AI’s role in mental health grows, sparks expert concern

BENGALURU: As the usage of AI is expanding to address the concerns of mental health, stress and other related issues, the experts pointed out that there is a need to understand that how various tools are being used, the type of information it is disseminating.

Dr Prabha S Chandra, Professor and Head of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, said, the information has its positive and negative sides. She informed that patients are using AI as a convenient tool for them to seek solutions.