Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
Integrating
smartphone
applications
into
screening
and
identifying
autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD)
represents
a
promising
innovative
frontier
within
healthcare.
This
forward-looking
paper
examines
the
current
landscape
of
ASD
apps,
shedding
light
on
their
potential
advantages
addressing
navigating
significant
challenges.
One
most
compelling
aspects
these
apps
lies
in
to
democratize
access
screening,
effectively
breaking
down
geographical
barriers.
By
using
widespread
availability
smartphones,
make
it
possible
for
individuals,
caregivers,
healthcare
providers
engage
early
from
virtually
anywhere.
accessibility
is
especially
crucial
underserved
areas
or
regions
with
limited
specialized
services.
Moreover,
offer
degree
objectivity
that
traditional
methods
may
need
help
match.
relying
data-driven
algorithms
machine
learning,
they
can
provide
more
impartial
assessment
child's
behavior,
minimizing
subjective
bias.
objectivity,
combined
ability
monitor
assess
development
over
time,
empowers
caregivers
valuable
insights
progress.
However,
as
any
technological
advancement
healthcare,
integrating
not
without
its
share
ethical
privacy
considerations.
Ensuring
informed
consent
obtained,
when
collecting
data
children,
complex
critical.
Striking
right
balance
between
necessary
protecting
an
individual's
requires
careful
thought
transparent
communication.
Additionally,
"digital
divide"
challenge
needs
be
acknowledged
addressed.
Not
all
individuals
families
have
equal
smartphones
literacy
required
use
effectively.
disparity
must
considered
developing
implementing
app-based
solutions
prevent
exacerbating
existing
inequalities.
Nevertheless,
future
holds
promise.
Advancements
technology,
including
advanced
sensors,
wearables,
augmented
reality,
further
enhance
accuracy
depth
screening.
Interdisciplinary
collaboration
researchers,
developers,
clinicians,
educators
ensure
are
effective,
culturally
sensitive,
user-friendly.
Furthermore,
broader
systems,
electronic
health
records
telehealth
platforms,
streamline
process
enable
seamless
transition
diagnosis
intervention.
The
increasing
prevalence
of
mental
health
disorders
worldwide
calls
for
innovative
treatment
approaches.
This
scholarly
article
delves
into
the
rapidly
expanding
domain
wearable
technology
and
digital
interventions
(DMHIs)
as
potential
countermeasures
to
obstacles
presented
by
current
state
care.
study
scrutinizes
incorporation
cutting-edge
technologies
such
virtual
reality
(VR)
augmented
(AR)
services,
a
move
catalyzed
significantly
COVID-19
pandemic's
influence
on
integration
across
life's
various
facets.
Through
an
exhaustive
narrative
synthesis
extant
literature,
this
offers
thorough
examination
efficacy,
challenges,
future
outlook
in
bolstering
support.
It
investigates
pivotal
themes
including
effects
these
accessibility,
user
engagement,
privacy
issues,
ethical
concerns.
Moreover,
review
probes
technologies'
capacity
mitigate
professional
shortage
enhance
care
accessibility.
evidence
indicates
that
although
DMHIs
present
promising
opportunities
transforming
care,
they
also
introduce
distinct
challenges
demand
meticulous
consideration
strategic
deployment.
manuscript
contributes
ongoing
dialogue
within
cyberpsychology,
furnishing
insights
suggestions
forthcoming
research
application
technological
services.
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
the
utilization
and
effectiveness
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
applications
in
managing
symptoms
anxiety
depression.
The
primary
objectives
are
identify
current
AI
tools,
analyze
their
practicality
efficacy,
assess
potential
benefits
risks.
A
comprehensive
literature
review
was
conducted
using
databases
such
as
ScienceDirect,
Google
Scholar,
PubMed,
ResearchGate,
focusing
on
publications
from
last
five
years.
search
utilized
keywords
including
"artificial
intelligence,"
"applications,"
"mental
health,"
"anxiety,"
"LLMs"
"depression".
Various
chatbots,
mobile
applications,
wearables,
virtual
reality
settings,
large
language
models
(LLMs),
were
examined
categorized
based
functions
mental
health
care.
findings
indicate
that
LLMs,
show
significant
promise
symptom
management,
offering
accessible
personalized
interventions
can
complement
traditional
treatments.
Tools
AI-driven
apps,
LLMs
have
demonstrated
efficacy
reducing
depression,
improving
user
engagement
outcomes.
particular,
shown
enhancing
therapeutic
diagnostic
treatment
plans
by
providing
immediate
support
resources,
thus
workload
professionals.
However,
limitations
include
concerns
over
data
privacy,
for
over-reliance
technology,
need
human
oversight
ensure
Ethical
considerations,
security
balance
between
interaction,
also
addressed.
concludes
while
AI,
has
significantly
aid
care,
it
should
be
used
a
to,
rather
than
replacement
for,
therapists.
Future
research
focus
measures,
integrating
tools
with
methods,
exploring
long-term
effects
health.
Further
investigation
is
needed
across
diverse
populations
settings.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(19), P. 9068 - 9068
Published: Oct. 8, 2024
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
the
utilization
and
effectiveness
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
applications
in
managing
symptoms
anxiety
depression.
The
primary
objectives
are
identify
current
AI
tools,
analyze
their
practicality
efficacy,
assess
potential
benefits
risks.
A
comprehensive
literature
review
was
conducted
using
databases
such
as
ScienceDirect,
Google
Scholar,
PubMed,
ResearchGate,
focusing
on
publications
from
last
five
years.
search
utilized
keywords
including
“artificial
intelligence”,
“applications”,
“mental
health”,
“anxiety”,
“LLMs”
“depression”.
Various
chatbots,
mobile
applications,
wearables,
virtual
reality
settings,
large
language
models
(LLMs),
were
examined
categorized
based
functions
mental
health
care.
findings
indicate
that
LLMs,
show
significant
promise
symptom
management,
offering
accessible
personalized
interventions
can
complement
traditional
treatments.
Tools
AI-driven
apps,
LLMs
have
demonstrated
efficacy
reducing
depression,
improving
user
engagement
outcomes.
particular,
shown
enhancing
therapeutic
diagnostic
treatment
plans
by
providing
immediate
support
resources,
thus
workload
professionals.
However,
limitations
include
concerns
over
data
privacy,
for
overreliance
technology,
need
human
oversight
ensure
Ethical
considerations,
security
balance
between
interaction,
also
addressed.
concludes
while
AI,
has
significantly
aid
care,
it
should
be
used
a
to,
rather
than
replacement
for,
therapists.
Future
research
focus
measures,
integrating
tools
with
methods,
exploring
long-term
effects
health.
Further
investigation
is
needed
across
diverse
populations
settings.
Advances in psychology, mental health, and behavioral studies (APMHBS) book series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 33 - 64
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Advancements
in
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
are
revolutionizing
neurophysiology,
enhancing
precision
and
efficiency
assessing
brain
nervous
system
function.
AI-driven
neurophysiological
assessment
integrates
machine
learning,
deep
neural
networks,
advanced
data
analytics
to
process
complex
from
electroencephalography,
electromyography
techniques.
This
technology
enables
earlier
diagnosis
of
neurological
disorders
like
epilepsy
Alzheimer's
by
detecting
subtle
patterns
that
may
be
missed
human
analysis.
AI
also
facilitates
real-time
monitoring
predictive
analytics,
improving
outcomes
critical
care
neurorehabilitation.
Challenges
include
ensuring
quality,
addressing
ethical
concerns,
overcoming
computational
limits.
The
integration
into
neurophysiology
offers
a
precise,
scalable,
accessible
approach
treating
disorders.
chapter
discusses
the
methodologies,
applications,
future
directions
assessment,
emphasizing
its
transformative
impact
clinical
research
fields.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 721 - 721
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
This
paper
presents
a
method
for
estimating
arousal
and
emotional
valence
levels
using
non-contact
environmental
sensing,
addressing
challenges
such
as
discomfort
from
long-term
device
wear
privacy
concerns
associated
with
facial
image
analysis.
We
employed
data
to
develop
machine
learning
models,
including
Random
Forest,
Gradient
Boosting
Decision
Trees,
the
deep
model
CNN-LSTM,
evaluated
their
accuracy
in
states.
The
results
indicate
that
decision
tree-based
methods,
particularly
are
highly
effective
states
data.
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 153 - 172
Published: March 6, 2025
Transformative
role
of
machine
learning
in
mental
health
care,
with
a
focus
on
digital
therapy
and
personalized
support.
As
challenges
increase
globally,
traditional
therapeutic
approaches
face
limitations
scalability
customization.
Machine
innovations,
such
as
natural
language
processing
(NLP)
predictive
analytics,
offer
new
avenues
for
diagnosis,
treatment,
ongoing
care.
AI-powered
platforms,
including
chatbots,
provide
real-time
interventions,
while
support
systems
analyze
user
data
to
tailor
strategies.
By
identifying
patterns
behaviors
symptoms,
enhances
the
effectiveness
treatments,
promoting
timely
individualized
However,
like
privacy,
algorithmic
bias,
potential
over-reliance
technology
must
be
addressed.
these
technologies
evolve,
they
significantly
improve
access
quality
creating
scalable
responsive
diverse
populations.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 202 - 202
Published: March 21, 2025
The
development
of
digital
instruments
for
mental
health
monitoring
using
biosensor
data
from
wearable
devices
can
enable
remote,
longitudinal,
and
objective
quantitative
benchmarks.
To
survey
developments
trends
in
this
field,
we
conducted
a
systematic
review
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
models
biosensors
to
predict
conditions
symptoms.
Following
PRISMA
guidelines,
identified
48
studies
variety
smartphone
including
heart
rate,
rate
variability
(HRV),
electrodermal
activity/galvanic
skin
response
(EDA/GSR),
proxies
biosignals
such
as
accelerometry,
location,
audio,
usage
metadata.
We
observed
several
technical
methodological
challenges
across
lack
ecological
validity,
heterogeneity,
small
sample
sizes,
battery
drainage
issues.
outline
corresponding
opportunities
advancement
the
field
AI-driven
biosensing
health.