Improving Mental Health Outcomes With Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming mental health practice through the incorporation of technologies that support clinical decision making, treatments, precision assessment, self-care, healthcare management, research, and more. This chapter provides an overview of AI applications and associated technologies and how they can improve mental health care outcomes. Recent technological innovations are highlighted to demonstrate emerging capabilities and forthcoming opportunities. The benefits and challenges of AI are discussed, along with current and emerging ethics issues.