In Yucatán, Mexico, where suicide rates are twice the national average, the government has implemented a new mental health initiative powered by AI. The centerpiece of this effort is MeMind, a smartphone app designed to assess and monitor suicide risk through AI-driven diagnostic tools embedded in its surveys, according to a report by Rest of World. How AI-powered app is helping to prevent suicides in Mexico Since its launch in 2022, MeMind has attracted 80,000 users and, according to officials, contributed to a 9% reduction in the state’s suicide rate. The app’s main feature is a 15-minute mental health questionnaire that analyzes users’ responses to determine their level of risk.