In South Africa, mental health app Panda is due to launch an AI-generated "digital companion" to chat with users, provide suggestions on treatment and, with users' consent, give scores and insights about users to traditional therapists also accessible on the app. "The companion does not replac...
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Mental health is a crisis for learners globally, and digital support is increasingly seen as a critical resource. Concurrently, Intelligent Social Agents receive exponentially more engagement than other conversational systems, but their use in digital th
Mozilla looked at 32 mental health apps a year ago that offered such services as direct input from therapists online, community support pages, well-being assessments and AI chat bots. Caltrider's team examined what data the apps were collecting, what they told users they were doing with their...
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potent solution to scanning, diagnosing and treating mental issues. With AI bots deployed in healthcare, what was impossible to accomplish before can be successfully implemented now and on a large scale too. Following are some of the best ways AI can be used to deal with mental health issu...
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Sometimes you just need to express what’s on your mind in the moment. These apps feature AI-powered chat bots that can provide instant support in a format that feels like texting with a trusted friend. They also offer recommendations for audio sessions and articles tailored to what you’re...
Mental health disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide, and there is a global shortage of mental health professionals. AI chatbots have emerged as a potential solution, offering accessible and scalable mental health interventions. This study aimed to conduct a scoping review to evaluate...
From having adolescents describe their social relations and networks in relation to mental health, three main categories were formed: accessing a safe space, with sub-categories of trusting enough to share, having someone close to you, and being part of an inclusive and honest environment; feeling...