AI in Mental Health: Opportunities and Challenges in Psychological Care

Abstract

Mental health care is witnessing a paradigm shift with the adoption of AI technologies. This paper explores AI applications in psychological assessment, therapy, and crisis intervention. Tools such as sentiment analysis, speech recognition, and wearable sensors are analyzed for their ability to monitor mental health conditions and predict episodes of depression or anxiety. The paper emphasizes the importance of human oversight, cultural sensitivity, and ethical safeguards to address the risks of over-reliance on AI in sensitive mental health scenarios.