The Application and Ethical Implication of Generative AI in Mental Health: Systematic Review.

Journal: JMIR mental health
Published Date: Jun 27, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Mental health disorders affect an estimated 1 in 8 individuals globally, yet traditional interventions often face barriers, such as limited accessibility, high costs, and persistent stigma. Recent advancements in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) have introduced AI systems capable of understanding and producing humanlike language in real time. These developments present new opportunities to enhance mental health care.

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  • Xi Wang
    School of Information, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China.
  • Yujia Zhou
    Department of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06510, United States.
  • Guangyu Zhou
    Department of Computer Science, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.

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