Topic: Artificial Intelligence
Feasible but Fragile: MindBench.ai and the Path to Responsible AI in Mental Health
Dr. John Torous discusses how AI in mental health is “feasible but fragile” and how MindBench.ai is being developed to ensure patient-centered, safe, and effective innovation.
Responsible AI for Youth Mental Health; What We Are Learning and What Must Change
Whakarongorau, New Zealand’s National Telehealth Provider, Advances Mental Health Access With AI Concierge Platform
Whakarongorau, New Zealand’s national telehealth provider, is developing an AI-enabled concierge platform to simplify navigation, enable earlier intervention, and improve equitable access to mental health and addiction support.
Building Trust: The APEC Blueprint for a Sovereign, AI-Powered Mental Health Ecosystem
The APEC “Building Together” blueprint outlines a secure, AI-powered, and decentralized mental health ecosystem that uses self-sovereign identity and data sovereignty to build trust, empower communities, and enable sustainable digital health services across the Asia Pacific.
Can AI Read Human Emotions? Large Language Models Put to the Test
GPT-4o and Gemini 2.0 LLMs can reliably recognize human facial emotions at near-human levels, showing promise for healthcare and social applications, though subtle expressions like fear remain challenging.
FDA to Review AI Mental Health Devices: Setting the Stage for Regulation
The US FDA’s Digital Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) will meet on November 6, 2025 to evaluate AI-enabled digital mental health devices (including chatbots and virtual therapists) to explore how they could bridge the mental health service access gap while assessing
PsychAdapter: Revolutionizing AI with Personality & Mental Health-Aware Language Generation
“PsychAdapter” is a new AI modification that enables large language models to generate text reflecting specific personality, mental health, and demographic traits. This lightweight, plug-and-play adapter moves beyond “average” AI language to create more personalized and human-like interactions.
From Promise to Practice: Scaling Safe, Human-Centered AI in Mental Health Care
Wysa shows how AI can safely scale mental health support by partnering with human care, adapting to local needs, and delivering measurable improvements for millions worldwide.
FTC to Investigate AI Chatbots’ Impact on Children
The FTC is preparing to investigate leading AI firms, including OpenAI, Meta, and Character.AI, over potential mental health risks chatbots pose to children. The move comes amid growing complaints and state-level probes into unsafe or misleading AI-driven interactions.
AI-Powered Trial to Boost Engagement in Digital Resiliency Course for Ukrainian Refugees
A new JMIR Research Protocols study will test how behavioral nudges and checklists affect engagement in a digital resiliency course for Ukrainian refugees. The trial aims to generate AI-ready behavioral data to improve personalization and scalability in digital mental health.
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