Alex Mathew
@alxmthew
16 | Chief Cuddle Officer at Berry, talking AI plushies for mental health | @AlphaSchoolATX
Your thoughts are not your identity. It's super important to understand the difference between single thoughts and chronic thought patterns.
Some questions to ask yourself if your mood is regularly low. -Am I depressed or is my life depressing? -Am I anxious or would any normal person find my life anxiety-inducing? -Am I a loner or are the people around me not supportive? Your mental health problems might not need…
What are the highest ROI things to do in SF as a 16y/o founder? I’m planning a trip and I’m looking for: amazing people, feedback on what I’m building, great energy in spaces, and yummy food. Who’s open to chatting? What should I not miss?
Had some amazing calls today!! Excited to be on your podcast @sathaxe I added to my model of the future of education with @ben_m_somers And had a blast talking consciousness, free will, and quantum with @TheHarryGandhi!!! I love my life
Existence means you are worthy of love
to all my bros who doubt themselves, this is for you
Amazing work!
They said it couldn't be done. They said it *shouldn't* be done. We tried anyways. Today we're launching Ash, the first AI designed for therapy, and announcing $93M in funding from @radicalventures @ForerunnerVC @a16z @felicis @trailmixvc @joinsequel and many more. We've had…
Over‑diagnosis & victim mindset are the real teen mental‑health epidemic not the actual problems themselves. I'm a teen and I'm tired of other teens bragging about their problems. They flee to social media (or ChatGPT) to validate themselves which reinforces this narrative.
AI relationships are great! 1 in 3 teens say chatting with an AI feels just as satisfying as talking to a real person. Teens are turning to AI for advice, support, and even secrets (more than friends)! HUGE opportunity that I am trying to act on: berryplush.com
Lots of teenagers on TikTok are shitting on AI. This study shows otherwise. Only 25% of teens think it will be bad for your mental health. Link: edweek.org/technology/mos…
