Examining a brief web and longitudinal app-based intervention [Wysa] for mental health support in Singapore during the COVID-19 pandemic: mixed-methods retrospective observational study DOI Creative Commons
Chaitali Sinha, Dyuthi Dinesh, Creighton Heaukulani

и другие.

Frontiers in Digital Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6

Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore led to limited access mental health services, resulting increased distress among the population. This study explores potential benefits of offering a digital intervention (DMHI), Wysa, as brief and longitudinal part mindline.sg initiative launched by MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation Singapore. paper aims (i) Evaluate engagement retention Singaporean users across on website app version Wysa; (ii) Examine types negative thoughts challenges managed during pandemic; (iii) Assess impact conversational agent (CA) supporting cognitive restructuring attributional styles patterns. A retrospective observational design with mixed-methods approach was utilized. Website ( N = 69,055) 4,103) from September 1, 2020, July 25, 2022, were included study. Engagement evaluated through usage data, T-tests used compare between website. thematic analysis assessed success restructuring. Logistic regression estimate likelihood based thought type style. Users who after first using demonstrated significantly higher P < 0.001). In user ratings received n 8,959), 83.03% rated 3 or (out 5) helpfulness. 91.6% 862) attempted 790) successfully reframed thought. single conversation Wysa also associated ability restructure future-oriented 0.001) internal, stable global thoughts, while other required more intervention. Psychosocial documented mentioned within CA. findings demonstrate that interventions can facilitate enhanced DMHIs improve outcomes. provides useful inputs guide development their effectiveness.

Язык: Английский

AI as the Therapist: Student Insights on the Challenges of Using Generative AI for School Mental Health Frameworks DOI Creative Commons
Cecilia Ka Yuk Chan

Behavioral Sciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(3), С. 287 - 287

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025

The integration of generative AI (GenAI) in school-based mental health services presents new opportunities and challenges. This study focuses on the challenges using GenAI chatbots as therapeutic tools by exploring secondary school students’ perceptions such applications. data were collected from students who had both theoretical practical experience with GenAI. Based Grodniewicz Hohol’s framework highlighting “Problem a Confused Therapist”, Non-human Narrowly Intelligent qualitative student reflections examined thematic analysis. findings revealed that while acknowledged AI’s benefits, accessibility non-judgemental feedback, they expressed significant concerns about lack empathy, trust, adaptability. implications underscore need for chatbot use to be complemented in-person counselling, emphasising importance human oversight AI-augmented care. contributes deeper understanding how advanced can ethically effectively incorporated into frameworks, balancing technological potential essential interaction.

Язык: Английский

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2

Artificial intelligence in psychiatry: A systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy DOI Creative Commons
Moustaq Karim Khan Rony, Dipak Chandra Das,

Most. Tahmina Khatun

и другие.

Digital Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has demonstrated significant potential in transforming psychiatric care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic interventions. Psychiatry faces challenges like overlapping symptoms, subjective methods, personalized treatment requirements. AI, with its advanced data-processing capabilities, offers innovative solutions to these complexities. This study systematically reviewed meta-analyzed the existing literature evaluate AI's efficacy care, focusing on various disorders AI technologies. Adhering PRISMA guidelines, included a comprehensive search across multiple databases. Empirical studies investigating applications psychiatry, such as machine learning (ML), deep (DL), hybrid models, were selected based predefined inclusion criteria. The outcomes of interest efficacy. Statistical analysis employed fixed- random-effects subgroup sensitivity analyses exploring impact methodologies designs. A total 14 met criteria, representing diverse diagnosing treating disorders. pooled was 85% (95% CI: 80%-87%), ML models achieving highest accuracy, followed DL models. For efficacy, effect size 84% 82%-86%), excelling plans symptom tracking. Moderate heterogeneity observed, reflecting variability designs populations. risk bias assessment indicated high methodological rigor most studies, though algorithmic biases data quality remain. demonstrates robust capabilities offering data-driven approach mental healthcare. Future research should address ethical concerns, standardize methodologies, explore underrepresented populations maximize transformative health.

Язык: Английский

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1

Digital Companionship or Psychological Risk? The Role of AI Characters in Shaping Youth Mental Health DOI
Ritesh Bhat, Suhas Kowshik,

S. Suresh

и другие.

Asian Journal of Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 104, С. 104356 - 104356

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

1

Digital Well-Being and AI DOI

Sanchita Mandal,

Mahmoud Hawamdeh

IGI Global eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 111 - 132

Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in mental health and digital well-being, offering personalized wellness programs AI-driven applications. However, these advancements present significant ethical challenges, particularly regarding algorithmic bias privacy. This chapter discusses the implications of bias, where underrepresentation diverse demographics AI models can lead to inequitable outcomes privacy risks stemming from misuse or mishandling sensitive user data. Through real-world case studies, illustrates challenges their impact on equitable trustworthy health. It also proposes strategies mitigate risks, emphasizing fairness, transparency, design. The underscores role responsible citizenship, advocating for informed engagement with tools by users, developers, policymakers creating inclusive, ethical, privacy-conscious systems advance wellness.

Язык: Английский

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0

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Managing Bipolar Disorder: A New Frontier in Patient Care DOI Open Access
Jelena Milić,

Iva Zrnic,

Edita Grego

и другие.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(7), С. 2515 - 2515

Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2025

Background/Objectives: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a complex and chronic mental health condition that poses significant challenges for both patients healthcare providers. Traditional treatment methods, including medication therapy, remain vital, but there increasing interest in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance BD management. AI has potential improve mood episode prediction, personalize plans, provide real-time support, offering new opportunities managing more effectively. Our primary objective was explore role transforming management BD, specifically tracking, personalized regimens. Methods: To management, we conducted review recent literature using key search terms. We included studies discussed applications personalization. The were selected based on their relevance AI's with attention PICO criteria: Population-individuals diagnosed BD; Intervention-AI tools personalization, support; Comparison-traditional methods (when available); Outcome-measures effectiveness, improvements patient care. Results: findings from research reveal promising developments use Studies suggest AI-powered can enable proactive care, improving outcomes reducing burden professionals. ability analyze data wearable devices, smartphones, even social media platforms provides valuable insights early detection dynamic adjustments. Conclusions: While still its stages, it presents transformative However, further development are crucial fully realize supporting optimizing efficacy.

Язык: Английский

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AI in Mental Health: A Review of Technological Advancements and Ethical Issues in Psychiatry DOI Creative Commons
Utsav Poudel,

Sachin Jakhar,

M. Prakash

и другие.

Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 9

Опубликована: Май 16, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming digital health, its influence expanding across multiple sectors, with mental health and psychiatric care emerging as key areas of transformation. While significant advancements have been made in medical AI, there remains a need to better understand how these technologies are integrated into clinical practice what challenges they introduce. We examine the use AI identifying treating disorders, highlighting impact on screening, diagnosis, intervention strategies. Technologies such natural language processing (NLP), machine learning (ML), computer-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) discussed context enhancing Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS). innovations promise increased efficiency accessibility care, also introduce ethical challenges, including concerns over privacy, bias, reduced human interaction. Through critical evaluation, we find that greater transparency, unbiased model development systems work hand human-led should be encouraged. Our findings underscore importance continued research regulation ensure responsible effective deployment services.

Язык: Английский

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Examining a brief web and longitudinal app-based intervention [Wysa] for mental health support in Singapore during the COVID-19 pandemic: mixed-methods retrospective observational study DOI Creative Commons
Chaitali Sinha, Dyuthi Dinesh, Creighton Heaukulani

и другие.

Frontiers in Digital Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6

Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore led to limited access mental health services, resulting increased distress among the population. This study explores potential benefits of offering a digital intervention (DMHI), Wysa, as brief and longitudinal part mindline.sg initiative launched by MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation Singapore. paper aims (i) Evaluate engagement retention Singaporean users across on website app version Wysa; (ii) Examine types negative thoughts challenges managed during pandemic; (iii) Assess impact conversational agent (CA) supporting cognitive restructuring attributional styles patterns. A retrospective observational design with mixed-methods approach was utilized. Website ( N = 69,055) 4,103) from September 1, 2020, July 25, 2022, were included study. Engagement evaluated through usage data, T-tests used compare between website. thematic analysis assessed success restructuring. Logistic regression estimate likelihood based thought type style. Users who after first using demonstrated significantly higher P < 0.001). In user ratings received n 8,959), 83.03% rated 3 or (out 5) helpfulness. 91.6% 862) attempted 790) successfully reframed thought. single conversation Wysa also associated ability restructure future-oriented 0.001) internal, stable global thoughts, while other required more intervention. Psychosocial documented mentioned within CA. findings demonstrate that interventions can facilitate enhanced DMHIs improve outcomes. provides useful inputs guide development their effectiveness.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0