6.1 artificial intelligence chatbot for depression in youth: development, usage, and outcomes

Artificial intelligence –based chatbots could be a scalable resource for treating mental health problems in youth. There is limited information about how chatbots are developed and used and about their effects in treating depression. Study 1: This presentation will describe how users engage with a chatbot designed to add ress depression. Study 2: This presentation will present preliminary data on a randomized controlled study for depression in youth. Study 3: This presentation will provide recommendations on how booster sessions for a depression study in adolescents could be developed through chatbots.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Symposium 6 Source Type: research