The use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy: development of intelligent therapeutic systems

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025

The increasing demand for psychotherapy and limited access to specialists underscore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health care. This study evaluates effectiveness AI-powered Friend chatbot providing psychological support during crisis situations, compared traditional psychotherapy. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 104 women diagnosed anxiety disorders active war zones. Participants were randomly assigned two groups: experimental group used daily support, while control received 60-minute sessions three times a week. Anxiety levels assessed using Hamilton Rating Scale Beck Inventory. T-tests analyze results. Both groups showed significant reductions levels. receiving therapy had 45% reduction on scale 50% scale, 30% 35% group. While provided accessible, immediate proved more effective due emotional depth adaptability by human therapists. particularly beneficial settings where therapists limited, proving its value scalability availability. However, engagement notably lower in-person therapy. offers scalable, cost-effective solution situations may not be accessible. Although remains reducing anxiety, hybrid model combining AI interaction could optimize care, especially underserved areas or emergencies. Further research is needed improve AI's responsiveness adaptability.

Язык: Английский

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Speech and Language Rehabilitation Technologies

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

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