The Future of AI in Mental Health Solutions
Recent headlines have raised concerns about the role of AI in mental health, with statements like
‘There are no guardrails’highlighting the lack of oversight.
A disturbing trend has emerged, with vulnerable individuals turning to AI chatbots to manage mental health issues, due to their ease of access, sympathetic nature, and promise of privacy.
However, many chatbots were not designed for this purpose, and it is essential to distinguish between AI designed for mental health care and that which is not.
Author's summary: AI's role in mental health is uncertain.
- Easy access to AI chatbots
- Sympathetic and private nature of chatbots
- Lack of oversight and regulation
- Difference between AI designed for mental health care and other AI