Topic: Artificial Intelligence
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.
Illinois Enacts Landmark AI Mental Health Regulation
On August 1, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources (WOPR) Act, marking a significant step in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health care.
AI Adoption in Large Mental Health Services: White Paper Overview
A new white paper, AI Adoption in Large Mental Health Services, outlines a practical, risk-aware framework for applying AI in mental health care—starting with low-risk administrative tasks and building the capabilities needed for safe, scalable impact.
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.
AI in Mental Health: Current Applications, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
AI is rapidly transforming mental health care, offering scalable support through chatbots, predictive tools, and personalized interventions. While these innovations hold promise for accessibility and stigma reduction, they also raise urgent concerns around ethics, privacy, and safety, leaving stakeholders at
Jimini Health advances AI safety framework for digital mental health
In a significant development for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into mental healthcare, Jimini Health has released a comprehensive technical blueprint titled “A Clinical Safety Framework for AI in Mental Health.”
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