Generative AI for Mental Wellness: Balancing the Potential, Cybersecurity, and Ethics

This article is solely the opinions of Srija and Aryyama and is in no way representative of the viewpoints of their employers. Mental health is one of the major challenges in today’s digitally-driven world. GenAI-powered Chatbots can provide real-time tailored replies, and a calming virtual space to those who require assistance, thanks to advanced algorithms. While they can democratize the availability of psychological care, the accompanying ethical concerns and cybersecurity issues are key aspects of this ever-evolving setting. GenAI can narrow the disparity between the growing need for psychological help and the constraints of conventional infrastructures. AI-powered chatbots can work 24/7 and overcome both temporal and space barriers. GenAI algorithms can recognize subtle aspects in speech, surroundings, and mood, enabling chatbots to provide customized help that is tailored to each person’s requirements. AI-driven chatbots can lessen the stigma related to seeking psychological care in addition to increasing availability, affordability, and customization. Use Cases in Mental Healthcare Assistance in Diagnosis Doctors must go through patient conversations, data, background, and other factors and this can be tedious. GenAI-assisted technology makes it easier to compile patient data and come to a decision. It can recognize complex patterns in human behavior and can predict potential mental health issues. This helps medical practitioners to efficiently design their tre...
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