India, Nov. 24 -- In an era where algorithms increasingly shape our lives, the intersection of mental health and artificial intelligence has never felt more urgent. As conversations around digital well-being rise globally, India stepped into the dialogue with the Global Summit on AI for Mental Health held in the capital on Saturday.

Balvinder Kumar, IAS (Retd.) and founder of Mind Therapy, set the tone early during his welcome address with a reflection on why such conversations can no longer wait. "Every day, billions of people are now sharing their deepest thoughts with machines. their fears, their secrets, their distressing thoughts. This creates a powerful question for all of us: will AI become a lifeline that helps us close the menta...