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# AI and Mental Health: A Startup's Journey with Blueprint

[ Shannon ](https://blog.matter.health/author/shannon)  September 9, 2024

A 2023 study revealed that patients of therapists who overestimated their effectiveness often fared worse than those whose therapists had an accurate or even underestimated sense of their effectiveness.1 This is where measurement-informed care and care pathways become crucial. [**Blueprint**](https://www.blueprint-health.com/), a MATTER startup member, provides essential resources to clients, clinicians and organizations, ensuring that mental healthcare is delivered as effectively as possible.

Earlier this month, MATTER hosted a webinar with Danny Freed, founder and CEO of Blueprint, during which he explored current trends in the mental health tech landscape, the transformative role of AI in treatment and how Blueprint equips behavioral health organizations with the tools needed to deliver the most effective care.

Moderated by MATTER CEO Steven Collens, this discussion offers a unique startup perspective on the evolution of mental healthcare through AI-driven solutions. To learn more about startups’ roles in mental health innovation, watch the full event below.

**Sources:** 1. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, “Therapist perceptions of their own measurement-based, problem-specific effectiveness,” 2023.

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