THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT: OPPORTUNITIES AND ETHICAL CHALLENGES
Keywords:
Kеywоrds: artificial intelligence, mental health, digital health, AI chatbots, psychological support, ethics, privacy.Abstract
Abstract. This article examines the role of artificial intelligence in mental health
support, focusing on both its practical opportunities and ethical challenges. AI-based
systems, including conversational agents, digital screening tools, predictive analytics
and large language models, are increasingly being used to support mental health care,
improve access to psychological information, assist clinicians and personalize
interventions.
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