On artificial intelligence and global mental health.

Journal: Asian journal of psychiatry
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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is affecting global societies and reshaping the status quo. AI technologies possess great potential to tackle some of mankind's most pressing problems, although much of what can be achieved is still a matter of imagination and critical discussion (e.g., AI might also be a source of harm). In the present short communication, we outline AI's potential for addressing several core issues in global mental health including its application in psychotherapeutic settings.

Authors

  • Christian Montag
    Department of Molecular Psychology, Institute of Psychology and Education, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany.
  • Raian Ali
    College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar.
  • Dena Al-Thani
    Information and Computing Technology Division, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar.
  • Brian J Hall
    Center for Global Health Equity, New York University, Shanghai, China.