Artificial intelligence conversational agents in mental health: Patients see potential, but prefer humans in the loop

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

Digital mental health interventions, such as artificial intelligence (AI) conversational agents, hold promise for improving access to care by innovating therapy and supporting delivery. However, little research exists on patient perspectives regarding AI which is crucial their successful implementation. This study aimed fill the gap exploring patients' perceptions acceptability of agents in healthcare. Adults with self-reported mild moderate anxiety were recruited from UMass Memorial Health system. Participants engaged semi-structured interviews discuss experiences, perceptions, Anxiety levels assessed using Generalized Disorder scale. Data collected December 2022 February 2023, three researchers conducted rapid qualitative analysis identify synthesize themes. The sample included 29 adults (ages 19-66), predominantly under age 35, non-Hispanic, White, female. reported a range positive negative experiences agents. Most held attitudes towards appreciating utility potential increase care, yet some also expressed cautious optimism. About half endorsed opinions, citing AI's lack empathy, technical limitations addressing complex situations, data privacy concerns. participants desired human involvement AI-driven concern about risk being seen replacements therapy. A subgroup preferred administrative tasks rather than provision. perceived useful beneficial increasing but concerns capabilities, safety, healthcare prevalent. Future implementation integration should consider enhance effectiveness.

Language: Английский

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Digital interventions in mental health: An overview and future perspectives

Internet Interventions, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100824 - 100824

Published: April 1, 2025

As e-health offerings rapidly expand, they are transforming and challenging traditional mental health care systems globally, presenting both promising opportunities significant risks. This article critically examines the potential pitfalls of integrating digital technologies into care, particularly in realms diagnosis, prevention, treatment. It explores current advancements evidence-based practices, provides a vision for how future can evolve responsibly to meet needs. The concludes with TEQUILA framework, addressing essential elements challenges fostering beneficial ethical future. A responsible requires building Trust by ensuring data privacy, security, transparency AI-driven decisions, along Evidence-based robust regulatory oversight maintain Quality. Usability, design, usability tailored diverse needs, alignment users' Interests will all be essential, while Liability Accreditation standards safeguard accountability this evolving landscape.

Language: Английский

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mHealth Applications for Childhood Anxiety Disorders: Current Landscape, Challenges, and Future Directions

Current Psychiatry Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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Digital Health as a Catalyst for Mental Health Equity

Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Performance of Open-Source Large language Models in Psychiatry: A Comparative Analysis of Non-English Records and English Translations (Preprint)

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

Language: Английский

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