iFocus: Utilizing AI for ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment

Episode Description:  During this episode of Women and AI, your hosts Reut Lana and Jenny discuss how to utilize AI for ADHD diagnosis and treatment with Adi Diner. Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI. Visit our website Women And AI, and connect with us on LinkedIn to stay engaged with our mission.   Resources:  iFocus⁠ ⁠The Intersection of AI and ADHD - Part 1⁠ ⁠The Intersection of AI and ADHD - Part 2 Women and AI LinkedIn  Women and AI Website  Nominate a guest for our show Episode Summary In this episode, Adi Diner, co-founder and CEO of iFocus Health, discusses the role of AI in ADHD treatment and mental health care. Adi shares her personal journey with ADHD and how it inspired her to develop objective, data-driven approaches to measuring progress in ADHD treatment. She explains how iFocus Health uses webcam technology to track eye movements as a proxy for measuring progress. Adi also discusses the intersection of AI and diversity in hiring, the challenges and opportunities of AI in healthcare, and the importance of bridging the gap between clinicians and AI experts. She emphasizes the need to address bias in AI and the importance of involving clinicians in the development and validation of AI tools. Adi invites individuals with ADHD to try out the iFocus Health product and provide feedback, and she highlights the need for funding and support to advance their work in the ADHD space. Takeaways AI can play a crucial role in measuring progress and improving treatment outcomes in ADHD and mental health care. Addressing bias in AI is essential to ensure fair and accurate results, particularly in healthcare. AI should be seen as a tool to enhance the work of doctors and clinicians, not replace them. There is a need for more funding and support for startups working in the ADHD and mental health space. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:19 Adi's Background and iFocus Health 04:04 The Role of AI in ADHD Treatment 07:20 Publications on AI and ADHD 09:39 AI and Diversity in Hiring 11:13 Objective Assessment of Stimulants on Attention 12:53 Women in AI and Overcoming Adversity 14:27 AI in Healthcare and Bridging the Gap 16:27 Addressing Bias in AI 20:26 Risks and Opportunities of AI in Healthcare 23:16 Adi's Use of AI and Resources 25:38 Supporting iFocus Health and ADHD Awareness 28:14 The Role of Doctors in AI-Enabled Healthcare 31:00 Challenges and Future Plans for iFocus Health 34:28 Addressing Gender Bias in ADHD Diagnosis 37:29 Feedback and Support for iFocus Health 38:47 Closing Remarks