With mental health issues continuing to rise in San Francisco and beyond, Ellipsis Health highlights the need for innovation in the space ahead of the APEC Summit
Ellipsis Health, the market leader in AI-generated vocal biomarker technology for the identification and monitoring of mental health conditions at scale, today announced its sponsorship of theAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, highlighting its commitment to improving mental healthcare in San Francisco and beyond and raising awareness for access to treatment for all communities.
There is a critical need for innovation in the mental healthcare space. Approximately half the world’s population is expected to develop at least one type of mental health disorder by the age of 75. Yet, the average delay between onset of symptoms and treatment is 11 years and over 50% of people suffering from mental health conditions do not receive treatment. Furthermore, experts predict that there will be a shortage of up to 30,000 psychiatrists in the U.S. in the next few years, and in California, 23 of its 58 counties have fewer than one psychiatrist per 10,000 residents with six counties having no psychiatrist at all. The work Ellipsis Health is doing – leveraging technological advancements to amplify existing medical resources and increase efficiencies so that more people can be screened for mental health conditions and connected to the care they need – will help fill in these gaping holes within the system.
Ellipsis Health joins APEC 2023 in its commitment to resilience, innovation, and inclusivity. By using the human voice as a vital sign for anxiety and depression, just like vital signs are used as determinants for a patient’s physical health, the company is bridging the gap between physical and mental health, and through this more holistic approach, is helping to de-stigmatize mental health conditions. To this end, since 2021, Ellipsis Health has partnered with Cigna Healthcare, International Health on a publicly available tool called StressWaves, the first-ever well-being screener that uses voice and AI. The tool gives any person the ability to understand their stress level and be connected to appropriate resources to support their well-being.
Ellipsis Health was founded in San Francisco and is committed to supporting community mental health and hiring local San Francisco talent. The Ellipsis Health team, based in the Bay Area and globally, is committed to harnessing ethical AI to improve health outcomes.
“At Ellipsis Health, we are passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all communities,” said Mainul Mondal, Founder and CEO at Ellipsis Health, “As a proud San Francisco resident and founder, I am thrilled to sponsor the APEC Summit in San Francisco in 2023.”
“Ellipsis Health’s sponsorship highlights the company’s confidence in San Francisco’s innovative culture and workforce talent, as well as their dedication to promoting ongoing economic development in San Francisco,” said Maryam Muduroglu, Chief of Protocol of the City and County of San Francisco. “I cannot wait to join Ellipsis in welcoming all of the APEC attendees to our great city next week.”
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