Deliver better mental health outcomes at scale

The global demand for mental health support has never been higher, with over one billion people currently living with mental health conditions. As healthcare providers look for solutions to bridge the gap between demand and access, Large Language Models (LLMs) offer a promising avenue for scalable support. At Sword Health, we have been working to realize this promise by developing our own LLMs specifically aligned for mental health care. However, from the beginning of our development journey, we encountered a critical obstacle: we could not improve what we could not accurately measure. While we could train models to be helpful, answering the fundamental question – can we trust this model to provide safe, effective therapeutic care? – remained elusive. We realized that relying on existing evaluations wasn't enough to guide the development of truly clinical-grade AI. To solve our own development needs, we had to build a new yardstick.

MSK pain and mental health challenges frequently reinforce each other, yet are still treated as separate problems in care delivery. Depression and chronic pain fuel one another and when left unaddressed together, they lead to worse health outcomes and higher costs. This whitepaper outlines the link between MSK and mental health, shares data from Sword’s dual-approach solution, and quantifies how integrated care improves outcomes and reduces opioid use, surgery intent, and total MSK spend. Download the report to see how integrated care for MSK pain and mental health drives clinical and financial ROI.

It probably comes as no surprise to hear that movement helps with your physical health, but did you know that moving your body can strengthen the mind? Whether it’s through structured exercise or daily activities, movement plays a critical role in maintaining mental wellbeing and stamina. Regular physical activity can decrease the effects of stress, improve mood, and even enhance memory and cognition.