In this talk, we’ll explore what artificial intelligence is and how it can be used to support people living with bipolar disorder. We’ll look at examples such as chatbots that guide treatment or improve access to information, and techniques that help us understand thousands of patient perspectives. Finally, we’ll include an interactive discussion where you can share what excites you, or concerns you, about this emerging technology.
John-Jose Nunez is a psychiatrist and assistant professor at the University of British Columbia’s Mood Disorders Centre, and Associate Medical Director of Supportive Care at BC Cancer. He completed a combined psychiatry residency and computer science master’s at UBC, followed by a joint fellowship in psychosocial oncology and mood disorders. His research applies AI and data science to mood disorders, with projects including predicting clinical course, identifying research priorities of people living with bipolar disorder, and supporting clinician decision-making.