AI tools have become prevalent in the mental healthcare sector, particularly in teletherapy.
While AI has promising applications in mental healthcare, concerns over its impact on human cognitive skills and critical thinking arise.
The risks of AI in mental healthcare include compromised patient privacy, biased treatment plans, over-reliance, and technophobia.
To optimize AI's role in mental healthcare, it is important to delegate routine tasks to AI while human therapists focus on building relationships and decision-making, establish ethical guidelines, provide training, and balance technology with in-person support.