How does AI impact mental health?
Problem Statement
The influence of AI on mental health can be both positive and negative. On one hand, AI offers tools for mental health monitoring and therapy, increasing access to care. On the other hand, overexposure to AI-driven systems, such as social media algorithms, can exacerbate feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression. Understanding these dual impacts is critical for harnessing AI’s benefits while mitigating its risks.
Key Questions We Explore
- How can AI be leveraged to improve access to mental health services?
- What are the psychological effects of AI-driven platforms on users?
- How can developers design AI systems that promote mental well-being?
Our Approach
We integrate health sciences, psychology, technology, and ethics to advance responsible AI in health care and mental health.
Explore how AI-powered tools can improve access to mental health services.
Investigate AI-based algorithms and their psychological effects to understand neural and behavioral responses to AI platforms.
Collaborate with experts to ensure AI systems are designed to promote mental wellness.
Our Goal
Resilience, and safeguard human well-being—ensuring that emerging technologies support healing, connection, and dignity.