This paper explores the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into psychotherapeutic practice through the lens of mentalization theory, with a particular focus on epistemic trust-a critical relational mechanism that facilitates psych...
While social robots offer potential benefits like task assistance and companionship, their integration raises concerns about the erosion of human connection and the dehumanization of care. Through a qualitative study of older adults, family caregiver...
The global shortage of mental health services has sparked considerable interest in leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI) to address psychological health challenges. This study systematically evaluates the emotional support capabilities o...
Self-compassion, which refers to compassion directed toward oneself, is associated with mental health and well-being. Traditionally, self-compassion has been measured and quantified using rating scales such as the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) and Comp...
Cooperative relationships between humans and agents are becoming more important for the social coexistence of anthropomorphic agents, including virtual agents and robots. One way to improve the relationship between humans and agents is for humans to ...
BACKGROUND: Accumulating evidence suggests that migraine patients present abnormal brain responses to salient sensory and emotional stimuli. However, it is still unclear whether this is a generalized or domain-specific phenomenon. Employing a well-va...
OBJECTIVE: Empathy is a critical skill for effective counselling, yet novice counsellors often struggle to develop it. Traditional training methods may not sufficiently address the complexities of empathic development. This study aims to develop and ...
This study collected and screened the 50 most common pre-treatment consultation questions from adult orthodontic patients through clinical practice. Responses to these questions were generated using three large language models: Ernie Bot, ChatGPT, an...
As Otago Medical School marks its 150th anniversary, this paper reflects on what it means to train doctors for both today and the decades ahead. It traces the school's evolution from its nineteenth-century foundations through key innovations in curri...
The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
May 22, 2025
BACKGROUND: Digital technologies are transforming healthcare delivery by enhancing accessibility and providing innovative ways to manage increasing patient demand. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), a tsunami of ...
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