Artificial intelligence is beginning to enhance behavioral health care in meaningful ways. The American Hospital Association highlights three key uses:
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Predicting Adolescent Mental Health Risks: AI models are being developed to identify potential mental health issues in adolescents by analyzing various risk factors, aiming for early intervention.
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Reducing Readmissions Through Opioid Use Disorder Screening: Implementing AI-driven screenings for opioid use disorder can help in timely treatment, potentially decreasing hospital readmission rates.
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Supplementing Cognitive Therapy with AI Chatbots: AI-powered chatbots are being utilized to support cognitive behavioral therapy, enhancing patient engagement and accessibility to mental health resources.
These AI tools are designed to augment traditional care methods, addressing challenges like workforce shortages and improving efficiency, but they are not intended to replace healthcare providers.
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