Role of large language models in mental health research: an international survey of researchers' practices and perspectives.

Journal: BMJ mental health
Published Date: Jun 12, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Large language models (LLMs) offer significant potential to streamline research workflows and enhance productivity. However, limited data exist on the extent of their adoption within the mental health research community.

Authors

  • Jake Linardon
    School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
  • Mariel Messer
    School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
  • Cleo Anderson
    SEED Lifespan Strategic Research Centre, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
  • Claudia Liu
    SEED Lifespan Strategic Research Centre, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
  • Zoe McClure
    School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
  • Hannah K Jarman
    SEED Lifespan Strategic Research Centre, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
  • Simon B Goldberg
    University of Wisconsin, Madison.
  • John Torous
    Department of Psychiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

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