@anjali_pharma Mostly the AI bots will be helpful for those who are self starters and who still believe they have the inner potential to move past their suffering and pain. Because, only these people will take significant information from the bot and put it to utilization. Others who are too vulnerable will get used to it and it can push them more towards the world of “derealization” and “depersonalization” worsening their conditions more.
@manishakalita Yes, strict regulations are highly essential.
@anujpatil For that the AI/LLM should be fed with those data that are completely evidence based and regularly updated and this needs a lot of effort. But still, what happens within each human mind, to know that a personal human intervention will be required.
Actually it is great question,Technology can Assist but Should never replace the human touch in healing .Chatbot may listen , but they can’t truly understand what a person feel deep inside .We need empathy not just algorithm
@Abhishek_12 absolutely true.
Chatbots are an emerging technology that show potential for mental health care apps to enable effective and practical evidence-based therapies. As this technology is still relatively new, little is known about recently developed apps and their characteristics and effectiveness.
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Mental health chatbots can offer 24/7 support, but treating them as full therapists is risky. They’ve been linked to real harm cases of people developing psychosis-like symptoms, falling deeper into distress, or even worse, and fatalities where users leaned on AI instead of human help. These tools can inadvertently confirm harmful thoughts or fail when people need real emotional judgment. They’re better seen as temporary companions, not replacements for trained professionals.
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Mental health chatbots are tools designed to help people with their mental health by offering support and guidance through conversations. But there are concerns that this could become a silent crisis. Here’s why:
Limited Understanding: Chatbots can’t fully understand complex human emotions or serious mental health issues like real therapists can.
Over-Reliance: People might start depending too much on chatbots instead of seeking professional help when needed.
Privacy Risks: Sensitive personal info shared with chatbots might not always be fully protected.
Lack of Human Connection: Chatbots miss the empathy and personal connection that is important in mental health care.
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