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AI in Mental Health: From Digital Companions to Clinical Decision-Making and Training for Tomorrow

AI in Mental Health: From Digital Companions to Clinical Decision-Making and Training for Tomorrow
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Author(s): Aiman Batool (University of the Punjab, Pakistan), Hafiz Tayyab Mustafa (Zhejiang Normal University, China), Nadia Rehman (Zhejiang Normal University, China), Hamza Mustafa (University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Cassino, Italy)and Amir Mehmood (Zhejiang Normal University, China)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 24
Source title: AI-Powered Cognitive Tutors and the New Frontier of Personalized Learning
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Samra Maqbool (Beijing Normal University, China), Hafiz Muhammad Ihsan Zafeer (Zhejiang Normal University, China)and Ayesha Tariq (The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4217-7.ch004

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Abstract

This chapter explores the significant impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on mental health, highlighting the use of digital companions, AI-enhanced diagnostics, and the incorporation of AI into clinical training. This analysis explores the ways in which chatbots and virtual therapists offer accessible mental health support, the functionalities and ethical considerations surrounding AI-powered diagnostic tools, and the changing educational requirements for mental health professionals in a world increasingly influenced by AI. This chapter provides a thoughtful examination of the potential benefits and obstacles associated with incorporating AI into psychological practice, drawing from a blend of interdisciplinary research and practical examples from the real world. The importance of establishing ethical frameworks, fostering human-AI collaboration, and promoting inclusive policies is highlighted to guarantee the responsible implementation of AI in mental healthcare.

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