AI-powered app MeMind ‘reduces suicide rates’ in Mexico’s Yucatán

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. For individuals identified as higher risk, MeMind provides personalized follow-ups and alerts health teams to potential crises. Within just two months of its debut, the app flagged over 200 high-risk individuals, according to former Governor Mauricio Vila Dosal.

Developed in collaboration with Yucatán’s Department of Health, MeMind says it tailors its questions to address local challenges such as domestic violence, alcoholism, and substance abuse—factors strongly linked to suicidal ideation in the region. Importantly, the app ensures user anonymity, sharing data with healthcare providers only with the user’s consent.

En equipo estamos cambiando la atención médica a la salud mental con tecnología y herramientas, como la aplicación #MeMind brindamos orientación especializada sobre salud emocional y atención de especialistas.