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1 in 5 US adults struggles with a mental health condition. This World Mental Health Day, our team is thinking about how to make the future healthier for all. Wellbeing is fundamental to Bright's operations and offerings.? Over the last ten years, we’ve advocated for founders to invest in their mental health, and provided pathways for them to do so. We've heard consistently that interpersonal dynamics challenge the mental health of not only founders, but many of the leaders Bright works with. One of our portfolio companies, Scenario, is a solution to help all of us navigate interpersonal stress using role play and visualization.

Our CEO James V. was on the Socially Conscious AI (Podcast) talking about one of our favorite topics –?using AI to solve real, human problems. Give it a listen and follow the pod for more conversations re: AI ethics and responsibility.

Our VP of Clinical Science Matt Scult, PhD shares his thoughts on the current uses of AI in the mental health space.

Thank you Forbes for including my perspective on innovative approaches to predictive models. At Bright, we believe the next generation of market-leading companies will use prediction to dispel biased assumptions and locate the highest potential commercial opportunities. We invest in founders who have unique market insights - often from hard-earned experience in their sectors just like Bright Ventures investments in twenty30 health, Forerunner, and Scenario. Raj Aggarwal JT White Susanna Pho James V.

Yes! Visualization is so powerful yet so underrated. Thank you for believing in our vision for Scenario and being a part of our journey, Alex Hofmann.

?? We've changed our name to Scenario! If you've been following us for awhile, it's probably time for an ?? app update: https://lnkd.in/dy-g3iGq Scenario now helps you prepare for everyday situations using hyper-realistic visualizations that let you rehearse what to do or say ahead of time. You can use Scenario for anything that might be causing you stress or anxiety, like talking to someone new, a tough convo with a friend, or a job interview! Give the new Scenario a try and let us know what you think. If you find it helpful, please leave us a rating and written review in the App Store. They go a long way in helping more people to discover us. ??

Thanks for having James V. on the pod Matthew Lee, Progression! This episode was such a great overview of where we've been, what we've learned, and where we're headed with Loop ?? P.S. We've got a name coming soon!

The benefits of AI for mental healthcare is undeniable. It gives users a level of personalization that was previously unachievable outside of working with a provider 1:1. At present, Loop uses ChatGPT to generate hyper-realistic and personalized visualizations for people to rehearse social situations, and we've taken a clinically-informed approach that prioritizes user safety and outcomes. Thanks to Bright Ventures for the opportunity to share our very strong viewpoints on the use of AI in the behavioral health space! If anyone wants to chat more about what we're doing at Loop, please reach out or drop us a line in the comments below.

This take on loneliness from Derek Thompson at The Atlantic resonates so deeply with our mission and how we think about the "Loneliness Epidemic" and its impact on our everyday lives. He makes the case that as a society we've turned inwards and have allowed loneliness to settle in, and it's the result of three main causes: 1. All of the screens (TikTok, Netflix, YouTube...) 2. Our busy lifestyles, either due to work or child-rearing or the simple fact that we're all just doing too much these days 3. The "erosion of [our] social infrastructures" –?the downside of trading IRL communities for online ones) Loop aims to reverse this trend by helping people build back the social muscles that have been lost over the years. If you haven't already, we'd love for you to give it a try and let us know what you think. Download our app here: https://lnkd.in/emR_QG9w Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dAExPjPw #socialhealth #socialwellness #loneliness #lonelinessepidemic #aiforgood

?? Seriously, y'all. I truly cannot say enough good things about Loop's ability to help you prepare for life's delicate, awkward, or challenging conversations. Loop is a clinically-grounded solution for preparing and practicing social interactions (like those tough conversations you've been avoiding). ?? How it works: You plug in a few details about your situation, then the app creates a custom walk-through scenario that includes sample scripts and scenes. This lets you mentally prepare, reduce anxiety, strengthen your communication skills, and increase your confidence. Loop can help prepare for any real-life interpersonal situation. Try it twice a week and see what a difference it makes. ?? For the last 3+ years I've been an enthusiastic advisor for Loop — and I'm incredibly proud of the tool our team has created. Our early advisory team included powerhouses like Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and Dr Ali Mattu, and the entire team working on this project is incredible. ?? We recently launched the new, free, open beta in the App Store, and I'd love for you to try it. You'll get early access for free, and you'll have the chance to connect with our team and Loop community members. If you have an Android phone but use a Mac computer, you can use Loop right on your computer by downloading it from the App Store on your Mac. ?? I'm honored to be playing a bigger role with Loop as we move toward a full public launch. And I really hope you'll try it out and benefit from it! Don't feel shy to give feedback on the early beta because you'll be helping us make Loop even better. ?? ?? Head to the App Store on your iPhone or Apple device and search for "LOOP SOCIAL PRACTICE" to download Loop and start approaching social situations with more confidence today. ? ? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gUC9uHwF