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The global mental health system is facing a workforce crisis it cannot hire its way out of. Nearly one billion people worldwide  live with a mental health condition, yet most countries have fewer than 10 mental health workers per 100,000 people . In the United States, more than half the population lives in federally designated mental health shortage areas, overwhelming community clinics, Medicaid programs, and safety-net systems. The math is clear: Even aggressive hiring will

Behavioral health organizations are under unprecedented pressure. Patient acuity is rising, clinician capacity is shrinking, administrative work is expanding, and payer scrutiny is intensifying. As a result, Clinical AI for behavioral health  is no longer optional—it is becoming core infrastructure. But not all AI platforms are built for behavioral health. Many were designed for general healthcare and later adapted, introducing clinical risk, workflow friction, and compliance

Many AI tools treat clinical documentation as a transcription task: capture the session, summarize the conversation, generate a note. But in behavioral health, documentation is inseparable from care delivery. It directly supports: Clinical reasoning and treatment decisions Risk assessment and patient safety Treatment planning and progress tracking Regulatory and payer compliance Continuity of care across providers and programs AI platforms that fail to understand this clinica

Eight Episode of Podcast Series Mind Matters is Live In this honest and deeply relevant conversation, Tanuj Sharma (Founder & CEO, Kana Health) speaks with Ektha Aggarwal (Founder, Shakti Therapy & Jiva Mental Health) about the unique challenges of navigating mental health in South Asian communities. Together, they explore: •⁠ ⁠How cultural conditioning impacts mental wellness •⁠ ⁠The barriers to seeking therapy in South Asian families •⁠ ⁠The role of representation and cultu

Seventh Episode of Podcast Series Mind Matters is Live “What About Him?” This Father’s Day, we’re breaking the silence on men’s mental health. As the host of Mind Matters and Co-founder of Kana, I’ve long felt this conversation was overdue. So, I invited Joe Zakutney—a licensed therapist and executive coach who works extensively with men—to help unpack what so many are carrying quietly, and why we often miss the signs. In this episode, we explore: • Why emotional vulnerabilit

In group therapy practices, growth isn’t just about adding more clients or clinicians — it’s about  scaling intelligently . The most successful practices today share one thing in common: they make decisions not just from intuition, but from insight. And that insight comes from  data  — not spreadsheets or manual reports, but real-time, actionable intelligence drawn from everyday clinical interactions. The Untapped Power of Practice Data Every therapy session, intake form, and

For group therapy practices, growth is both a privilege and a pressure. As caseloads expand and more providers join the team, maintaining consistency in care—and keeping therapists from burning out—becomes one of the biggest challenges. Every clinician brings their own style, but clients still expect one thing: high-quality, reliable care that feels personal and human. The tension between scaling up and staying connected is real. Too often, administrative chaos—missed notes,

In the nonprofit world, the mission is clear — do more good.But the path to scaling that good is often blocked by something less visible:  burnout  and  administrative overload. From managing volunteers and tracking outcomes to filling endless reports for funders, nonprofit teams spend a staggering amount of time on operations — time that could be spent supporting people.For small teams serving big causes,  the tradeoff between impact and capacity  feels constant. What if tec

In many nonprofit mental health organizations, healing begins not with a licensed clinician—but with a compassionate volunteer, a peer supporter, or a community worker who simply chooses to listen. These lay counselors form the backbone of mental health outreach, especially in low-resource or crisis-affected settings where access to professional therapists remains limited. But their role comes with a unique challenge:  how do you ensure quality, consistency, and safety when y