Topic: Assessment & Screening Tools
To What Extent Do the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence Outweigh Its Potential Risks In Mental Health?
APA Releases Practical Guide for Using AI Safely in Mental Health
Powering Healthy Minds: An Introduction to Resiliency Technologies and the Sharpen® System
Resiliency Technologies’ Sharpen® System is a community-driven digital platform designed to reduce barriers to mental health support by integrating education, early intervention, and crisis care into a seamless, accessible experience grounded in lived experience and real-world engagement.
BBC News Investigation: GPs Warn of Mental Health Over-Diagnosis Amid Growing Gaps in Support
A BBC News investigation finds that many GPs in England are concerned about the over-diagnosis of mental health conditions alongside serious gaps in access to timely, high-quality support, highlighting tensions between medicalising everyday distress and unmet clinical need.
MHRA Issues New Guidance for People Using Mental Health Apps and Technologies
The MHRA, in partnership with NHS England, has launched free online guidance to help the public, carers, and professionals identify safe, effective, and evidence-based digital mental health technologies, including clear advice on claims, suitability, data use, regulation, and how to
Building JARA: A Judgment-Free AI Companion for Youth and Young Adults Who Use Substances or Alcohol
JARA is a judgment-free, evidence-based AI companion designed to help youth and young adults navigate substance use, harm reduction, and recovery goals safely, confidentially, and without stigma—bridging the gap between early support and formal care.
Overdiagnosis Debate in Mental Health Misses the Point: A Case for Personalized Care
MHRA and NICE Receive £2 Million from Wellcome to Improve Safety and Effectiveness of Digital Mental Health Technologies
UK regulators MHRA and NICE have received £2 million from Wellcome to strengthen frameworks for the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of digital mental health technologies.
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.
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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