Rethinking artificial intelligence in psychiatry and mental healthcare: distinct needs, converging goals
Abstract
SUMMARY Lewin and colleagues’ article in this journal gives a good overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) is contributing to the reshaping of mental healthcare. However, a deeper focus on the synergies between different approaches to AI and its goals is needed. This commentary aims to further consider the unique implications of digital mental health approaches, including predictive, explainable and generative AI, for both research and clinical objectives.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Digital Mental Health Interventions
Mental Health via Writing
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
Publication details
- Journal / source
- BJPsych Advances
- Publisher
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 176–179
- Publication date
- 20 January 2026
- Language
- EN