Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health Issues: A Narrative Review

Course overview

Course Description: This course is based on material published in the Journal of Public Health Sciences and is available as an open-access article. The objective of this study is to explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of mental health and its impact on the current healthcare system. The focus is to examine the benefits and challenges of using AI in mental health, including the ethics and privacy concerns. The method used in this study is a narrative review approach, which provides an overview of the current state and future possibilities of AI in mental health. The study is based on a comprehensive review of existing literature in the field, including peer-reviewed articles, books, and online resources. AI has the potential to revolutionize the mental health field. With the use of machine learning algorithms, AI can aid in the diagnosis and classification of mental health disorders, provide online platforms for mental health support, improve patient flow in inpatient units, relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, and transform the future of psychiatry. This course on the use of artificial intelligence in mental health treatments is designed for clinical social workers, psychologists, professional counselors, nurses, and substance abuse counselors who do clinical work. This course is appropriate for intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their expertise with the use of artificial intelligence in mental health treatments. The course material includes a literature review of research. It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require continuing clinical education courses for license renewal. The course is based on a journal article that includes research. It contains statistical analysis and data that some clinicians enjoy reading and others do not. A significant benefit of reading peer reviewed research-based articles for continuing education is that they provide practitioners with the latest findings in their field. Authors: Salcedo, Tari, Ratsameemonthon, Setiyani Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding the use of artificial intelligence in mental health treatments. Specifically, a professional will: Recognize critical issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in the field of mental health. Identify specific tasks for which artificial intelligence may be beneficial. Describe the future of psychiatry involving the use of artificial intelligence. Citation: Thakkar, A., Gupta, A., & De Sousa, A. (2024). Artificial intelligence in positive mental health: a narrative review. Frontiers in digital health, 6, 1280235. https://doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2024.1280235