Real-World Use of a Mental Health AI Companion: Multiple Methods Study

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Christine E. Callahan · Scispace (United States)

Leah Tanner · Scispace (United States)

Chelsea Coe · Scispace (United States)

Michelle Davis · Scispace (United States)

Jenna Glover · Scispace (United States)

Ellis Bernstein · Scispace (United States)

Katie Scranton ·

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Results emphasize the necessity of research-backed, purpose-built mental health AI products with minimum viable safeguards, including (1) transparent labeling of intended use, benefits, and limitations; (2) safety by design principles to monitor for overuse, detect risk, and flag needs for escalation; and (3) child and adolescent safeguards.

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Digital Mental Health Interventions Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education Ethics and Social Impacts of AI

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Published in: JMIR Formative Research

Volume 10, pp. e86904-e86904

DOI: 10.2196/86904

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Real-World Use of a Mental Health AI Companion: Multiple Methods Study

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