Content Type: Research Article
AI Scribes Gain Traction Among New Zealand GPs Despite Ethical and Legal Concerns
A new University of Otago study has found that AI transcription tools, or “AI scribes,” are already being widely used in New Zealand primary care, particularly by GPs.
Safeguarding youth and adolescents in the age of AI chatbots: a call for best practices
As AI chatbots become increasingly woven into the daily lives of children and adolescents, eMHIC underscores the urgent need for careful implementation and strong safeguards. Research reveals both promising benefits and serious risks these tools pose for young people’s mental
Balancing Risks and Benefits: Clinicians’ Perspectives on the Use of Generative AI Chatbots in Mental Healthcare
A new study explores how mental health clinicians view generative AI chatbots in care. Clinicians see both promise and risk in using AI chatbots, highlighting the need for caution, regulation, and human oversight.
Social Media and Youth Depression: A Causal Link?
A UCSF study reveals a direct, causal link between increased social media use and rising depressive symptoms in preteens. With screen time surging, youth mental health is impacted, highlighting the role of factors like cyberbullying and the urgent need for
Developing Responsible AI for the Mental Health of Young People
Caroline Figueroa’s work at Delft University of Technology focuses on Developing Responsible AI for the Mental Health of Young People. She stresses that for AI to truly benefit adolescents, it must be co-designed directly with them. Her research, including a
First Clinical Trial of AI Therapy Chatbot Shows Promising Mental Health Outcomes
A recent clinical trial by Dartmouth researchers found that Therabot, a generative AI-powered therapy chatbot, significantly reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Participants reported improvements comparable to traditional therapy, highlighting Therabot’s potential to expand access to mental health
Gen Z Found Its Mental Health Language in Therapy and on TikTok. Now They’re Bringing It to Work
Gen Z is bringing the mental health language they’ve learned from therapy and TikTok into the workplace, influencing how organizations talk about wellbeing and support their teams.
At Home Brain Stimulation for Depression Found to Be Safe and Effective
A groundbreaking study from King’s College London reveals that home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) could be a game-changer in treating depression. Published in Nature Medicine, the research shows that tDCS is not only safe and effective but may soon
When ELIZA Meets Therapists: A Turing Test for the Heart and Mind
A recent study titled “When ELIZA Meets Therapists: A Turing Test for the Heart and Mind” investigated ChatGPT’s ability to emulate human therapists. Participants often couldn’t distinguish between AI and human responses, with AI-generated replies rated higher in empathy and
Digital Futures in Mind: Why Lived Experience Collaboration Must Guide Digital Mental Health Technologies
This paper provides a commentary emerging from work by authors with lived experience, and those without, that explored accountability in digital mental health technologies and services. The commentary offers guidance to anyone interested in supporting lived experience-led, and collaborative governance
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