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Systematic review and meta-analysis of AI-based conversational agents for promoting mental health and well-being.
Li H, Zhang R, Lee YC, Kraut RE, Mohr DC. Li H, et al. NPJ Digit Med. 2023 Dec 19;6(1):236. doi: 10.1038/s41746-023-00979-5. NPJ Digit Med. 2023. PMID: 38114588 Free PMC article. Review.
Conversational artificial intelligence (AI), particularly AI-based conversational agents (CAs), is gaining traction in mental health care. ...These findings underscore the potential of AI-based CAs in addressing mental he …
Conversational artificial intelligence (AI), particularly AI-based conversational agents (CAs), is gaining tract …
AI in mental health.
D'Alfonso S. D'Alfonso S. Curr Opin Psychol. 2020 Dec;36:112-117. doi: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2020.04.005. Epub 2020 Jun 3. Curr Opin Psychol. 2020. PMID: 32604065 Review.
With the advent of digital approaches to mental health, modern artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning in particular, is being used in the development of prediction, detection and treatment solutions for mental health care. In terms o …
With the advent of digital approaches to mental health, modern artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning in pa …
Effectiveness of AI-Driven Conversational Agents in Improving Mental Health Among Young People: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Feng Y, Hang Y, Wu W, Song X, Xiao X, Dong F, Qiao Z. Feng Y, et al. J Med Internet Res. 2025 May 14;27:e69639. doi: 10.2196/69639. J Med Internet Res. 2025. PMID: 40367506 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: The increasing prevalence of mental health issues among adolescents and young adults, coupled with barriers to accessing traditional therapy, has led to growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven conversational agents (CAs) as …
BACKGROUND: The increasing prevalence of mental health issues among adolescents and young adults, coupled with barriers to acc …
Exploring the Ethical Challenges of Conversational AI in Mental Health Care: Scoping Review.
Rahsepar Meadi M, Sillekens T, Metselaar S, van Balkom A, Bernstein J, Batelaan N. Rahsepar Meadi M, et al. JMIR Ment Health. 2025 Feb 21;12:e60432. doi: 10.2196/60432. JMIR Ment Health. 2025. PMID: 39983102 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Conversational artificial intelligence (CAI) is emerging as a promising digital technology for mental health care. ...Our search comprised 3 elements: embodied artificial intelligence, ethics, and mental health. We defined CAI as a …
BACKGROUND: Conversational artificial intelligence (CAI) is emerging as a promising digital technology for mental health …
Conversational AI in Pediatric Mental Health: A Narrative Review.
Mansoor M, Hamide A, Tran T. Mansoor M, et al. Children (Basel). 2025 Mar 14;12(3):359. doi: 10.3390/children12030359. Children (Basel). 2025. PMID: 40150640 Free PMC article. Review.
This narrative review examines the emerging application of conversational artificial intelligence (AI) in pediatric mental health contexts, mapping the current evidence base, identifying therapeutic mechanisms, and exploring unique developmental consid …
This narrative review examines the emerging application of conversational artificial intelligence (AI) in pediatric mental …
Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots in Psychiatry.
Pham KT, Nabizadeh A, Selek S. Pham KT, et al. Psychiatr Q. 2022 Mar;93(1):249-253. doi: 10.1007/s11126-022-09973-8. Epub 2022 Feb 25. Psychiatr Q. 2022. PMID: 35212940 Free PMC article. Review.
The utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in psychiatry has risen over the past several years to meet the growing need for improved access to mental health solutions. ...Modalities of AI mental health care delivery include availabil …
The utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in psychiatry has risen over the past several years to meet the growing need for impr …
Generative AI Mental Health Chatbots as Therapeutic Tools: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Their Role in Reducing Mental Health Issues.
Zhang Q, Zhang R, Xiong Y, Sui Y, Tong C, Lin FH. Zhang Q, et al. J Med Internet Res. 2025 Dec 16;27:e78238. doi: 10.2196/78238. J Med Internet Res. 2025. PMID: 41401240 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has driven the rapid development of AI mental health chatbots. Most current reviews investigated the effectiveness of rule-based or retrieval-based chatbots. To date, there is no comprehensive r …
BACKGROUND: In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has driven the rapid development of AI mental health c …
Delusional Experiences Emerging From AI Chatbot Interactions or "AI Psychosis".
Hudon A, Stip E. Hudon A, et al. JMIR Ment Health. 2025 Dec 3;12:e85799. doi: 10.2196/85799. JMIR Ment Health. 2025. PMID: 41273266 Free PMC article. Review.
Drawing from phenomenological psychopathology, the stress-vulnerability model, cognitive theory, and digital mental health research, the paper situates AI psychosis at the intersection of predisposition and algorithmic environment. ...By applying empirical ri …
Drawing from phenomenological psychopathology, the stress-vulnerability model, cognitive theory, and digital mental health res …
A scoping review on conversational AI in mental health: A human-centered perspective.
Li J, Li H, Zhu H, Walter H, Banaschewski T, Li C, Li X, Zhang Y. Li J, et al. Int J Med Inform. 2026 Jul 15;215:106460. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2026.106460. Epub 2026 Apr 25. Int J Med Inform. 2026. PMID: 42048909
BACKGROUND: Conversational AI offers scalable mental health support, with large language models (LLMs) enabling personalized interactions. Human-centered design is critical in this domain, yet a comprehensive synthesis from this perspective is lacking. …
BACKGROUND: Conversational AI offers scalable mental health support, with large language models (LLMs) enabling …
Regulating AI in Mental Health: Ethics of Care Perspective.
Tavory T. Tavory T. JMIR Ment Health. 2024 Sep 19;11:e58493. doi: 10.2196/58493. JMIR Ment Health. 2024. PMID: 39298759 Free PMC article.
Focusing only on responsible AI principles reinforces a narrow concept of accountability and responsibility of companies developing AI. ...This dual approach is essential for the effective regulation of AI in the domain of mental health care. Th …
Focusing only on responsible AI principles reinforces a narrow concept of accountability and responsibility of companies developing …
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