The therapeutic effectiveness of artificial intelligence-based chatbots in alleviation of depressive and anxiety symptoms in short-course treatments: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders
PMID: 38631422

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The emergence of artificial intelligence-based chatbot has revolutionized the field of clinical psychology and psychotherapy, granting individuals unprecedented access to professional assistance, overcoming time constraints and geographical limitations with cost-effective convenience. However, despite its potential, there has been a noticeable gap in the literature regarding their effectiveness in addressing common mental health issues like depression and anxiety. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy of AI-based chatbots in treating these conditions.

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  • Wenjun Zhong
    Center for Studies of Education and Psychology of Ethnic Minorities in Southwest China, Southwest University, Chongqing, China.
  • Jianghua Luo
    Center for Studies of Education and Psychology of Ethnic Minorities in Southwest China, Southwest University, Chongqing, China. Electronic address: jhluo68@163.com.
  • Hong Zhang
    Department of Anesthesiology and Operation, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.

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