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What Is in There for Artificial Intelligence to Support Mental Health Care for Persons with Serious Mental Illness? Opportunities and Challenges

Year: 2025

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) holds potential to support persons with serious mental illness, but evidence remains limited. To explore opportunities and challenges there, we conducted qualitative interviews with multiple Norwegian mental health stakeholders. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis and sentiment analysis. Twenty-two informants shared their opinions, with half expressing moderately negative sentiments. Findings suggest AI can optimize mental health service delivery and encourage a flexible approach to recovery. However, AI's ability to provide emotional support may inadvertently worsen isolation, highlighting the need for a more holistic approach to human oversight and personal adaptation. Enhancing AI literacy and gathering more evidence from both persons and service providers is essential for future development.

Source: Studies in health technology and informatics

DOI: 10.3233/shti250208

Authors: Bo Wang, Cecilie Katrine Grønvik, Karen Fortuna, Trude Eines, Ingunn Mundal, Marianne Storm

Institutions: University Hospital of North Norway, Molde University College, Dartmouth College, University of Stavanger

Language: English

Topic: Digital Mental Health Interventions

Subfield: Applied Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4410125631

FWCI: 6.502

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