Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping mental health but the direction of that change remains unclear. In this commentary, we examine the recent evidence and trends in mental health AI to identify where AI can provide value for the field while avoiding the pitfalls that have challenged the smartphone app and VR space. While AI technology will continue to improve, those advances alone are not enough to move AI from mental wellness to psychiatric tools and a new generation of clinical investigation, integration, and leadership will unlock the full value of AI.
Journal article
2025-12-17T00:00:00+00:00
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AI, LLM, apps, artificial intelligence, large language model, mental health, Artificial Intelligence, Humans, Mental Health Services