Enhancing mental health with Artificial Intelligence: Current trends and future prospects

——原载《医学、外科和公共卫生杂志》2024年第3卷，100099——

<Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health> Volume 3, Article 100099, 2024

【摘要】人工智能（AI）已成为各个领域的变革力量，其在心理健康领域的应用也不例外。因此，本综述探讨了人工智能与心理健康的整合，阐明了这一动态领域的当前趋势、道德考虑和未来方向。本综述涵盖了最近的研究、人工智能应用示例以及塑造该领域的道德考虑。此外，还分析了监管框架和研发趋势。我们全面搜索了四个数据库（PubMed、IEEE Xplore、PsycINFO 和 Google Scholar）。纳入标准包括发表在同行评审期刊、会议论文集或知名在线数据库中的论文、专门关注人工智能在心理健康领域应用的论文，以及提供全面概述、分析或整合现有英语文献的评论论文。当前趋势揭示了人工智能的变革潜力，其应用包括心理健康障碍的早期发现、个性化治疗计划和人工智能驱动的虚拟治疗师。然而，这些进步伴随着有关隐私、偏见减轻和治疗中人为因素保留的道德挑战。未来的方向强调需要明确的监管框架、透明的人工智能模型验证以及持续的研究和开发努力。将人工智能融入心理健康保健和心理健康治疗代表了医疗保健领域一个有希望的前沿。虽然人工智能有可能彻底改变心理健康保健，但负责任和合乎道德的实施至关重要。通过应对当前的挑战和深思熟虑地塑造未来的方向，我们可以有效地利用人工智能的潜力来提高心理健康保健的可及性、有效性和道德性，从而帮助个人和社区。

【关键词】人工智能；心理健康；远程治疗；心理学；诊断

[Abstract] Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in various fields, and its application in mental healthcare is no exception. Hence, this review explores the integration of AI into mental healthcare, elucidating current trends, ethical considerations, and future directions in this dynamic field. This review encompassed recent studies, examples of AI applications, and ethical considerations shaping the field. Additionally, regulatory frameworks and trends in research and development were analyzed. We comprehensively searched four databases (PubMed, IEEE Xplore, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar). The inclusion criteria were papers published in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, or reputable online databases, papers that specifically focus on the application of AI in the field of mental healthcare, and review papers that offer a comprehensive overview, analysis, or integration of existing literature published in the English language. Current trends reveal AI's transformative potential, with applications such as the early detection of mental health disorders, personalized treatment plans, and AI-driven virtual therapists. However, these advancements are accompanied by ethical challenges concerning privacy, bias mitigation, and the preservation of the human element in therapy. Future directions emphasize the need for clear regulatory frameworks, transparent validation of AI models, and continuous research and development efforts. Integrating AI into mental healthcare and mental health therapy represents a promising frontier in healthcare. While AI holds the potential to revolutionize mental healthcare, responsible and ethical implementation is essential. By addressing current challenges and shaping future directions thoughtfully, we may effectively utilize the potential of AI to enhance the accessibility, efficacy, and ethicality of mental healthcare, thereby helping both individuals and communities.

[Key words] Artificial Intelligence; Mental Health; Teletherapy; Psychology; Diagnosis

论文原文：David B. Olawade, Ojima Z. Wada, Aderonke Odetayo, Aanuoluwapo Clement David-Olawade, Fiyinfoluwa Asaolu, Judith Eberhardt (2024). Enhancing mental health with Artificial Intelligence: Current trends and future prospects. Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health. Volume 3, Article 100099.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.glmedi.2024.100099

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