The utilization of artificial intelligence in mental health.

IF 1 4区医学 Q4 PSYCHIATRY

Rivista di psichiatria Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI:10.1708/4548.45486

Alen Greš, Dijana Staver

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Abstract

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence by machines, especially computer systems. It includes learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. Chatbots are AI-powered programs that simulates human conversation. This paper explores the growing role of AI, particularly chatbots, in the field of mental health.

Methods: This review article is based on professional and scientific literature as the research method. The literature search was conducted using databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science that met the inclusion criteria.

Results: The findings of this review suggest that chatbots, as AI-powered tools, provide continuous emotional support and can improve access to mental health support. They are particularly useful between therapy sessions and in crisis situations. Still, AI cannot replace human therapists. There are some ethical concerns, including misinformation and privacy risks.

Conclusions: It is highly likely that AI has a bright future in mental health care. A balanced and well-regulated approach is essential for understanding how chatbots work: we can use them in an informed and rational way.

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人工智能在心理健康中的应用。

背景：人工智能（AI）是机器，特别是计算机系统对人类智能的模拟。它包括学习、推理和解决问题。聊天机器人是人工智能驱动的程序，可以模拟人类的对话。本文探讨了人工智能，特别是聊天机器人在心理健康领域日益增长的作用。方法：本文以专业科学文献为研究方法。使用谷歌Scholar、PubMed、Scopus、Web of Science等符合纳入标准的数据库进行文献检索。结果：本综述的研究结果表明，聊天机器人作为人工智能驱动的工具，可以提供持续的情感支持，并可以改善获得心理健康支持的机会。它们在治疗期间和危机情况下特别有用。不过，人工智能无法取代人类治疗师。存在一些道德问题，包括错误信息和隐私风险。结论：人工智能在精神卫生领域极有可能拥有光明的前景。要理解聊天机器人是如何工作的，一个平衡和监管良好的方法至关重要：我们可以以明智和理性的方式使用它们。

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Rivista di psichiatria 医学-精神病学

CiteScore

5.00

自引率

3.70%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Gli interessi della rivista riguardano l’approfondimento delle interazioni tra mente e malattia, la validazione e la discussione dei nuovi strumenti e parametri di classificazione diagnostica, la verifica delle prospettive terapeutiche farmacologiche e non.