Considering ChatGPT to be the first aid for young adults on mental health issues

Aminah, Siti; Hidayah, Nur; Ramli, M.

doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdad065

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“…Additionally, we examined the function of ChatGPT in developing plausible treatment recommendations for all three patients. Overall, findings call into question previous claims that ChatGPT "has promise for providing accurate and comprehensive medical information" (18), and has "potential to provide first aid to young adults struggling with mental health issues" (19). We discuss below how we reached these conclusions.…”

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“…This is especially true since young people tend to prefer using online resources instead of seeking help through traditional face-to-face methods ( 28 ). Therefore, from a theoretical perspective, the ChatGPT interface may open up a safe space for young people to get good initial mental health support services ( 19 ). ChatGPT relied on the variable “upcoming national exam in 10 days” to quickly suggest that subsequent “increased stress and anxiety” likely disrupted the student’s sleep pattern.…”

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ChatGPT is not ready yet for use in providing mental health assessment and interventions

Dergaa,

Fekih-Romdhane,

Hallit

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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BackgroundPsychiatry is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders. With advancements in technology and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), there has been a growing interest in exploring the potential of AI language models systems, such as Chat Generative Pre-training Transformer (ChatGPT), to assist in the field of psychiatry.ObjectiveOur study aimed to evaluates the effectiveness, reliability and safeness of ChatGPT in assisting patients with mental health problems, and to assess its potential as a collaborative tool for mental health professionals through a simulated interaction with three distinct imaginary patients.MethodsThree imaginary patient scenarios (cases A, B, and C) were created, representing different mental health problems. All three patients present with, and seek to eliminate, the same chief complaint (i.e., difficulty falling asleep and waking up frequently during the night in the last 2°weeks). ChatGPT was engaged as a virtual psychiatric assistant to provide responses and treatment recommendations.ResultsIn case A, the recommendations were relatively appropriate (albeit non-specific), and could potentially be beneficial for both users and clinicians. However, as complexity of clinical cases increased (cases B and C), the information and recommendations generated by ChatGPT became inappropriate, even dangerous; and the limitations of the program became more glaring. The main strengths of ChatGPT lie in its ability to provide quick responses to user queries and to simulate empathy. One notable limitation is ChatGPT inability to interact with users to collect further information relevant to the diagnosis and management of a patient’s clinical condition. Another serious limitation is ChatGPT inability to use critical thinking and clinical judgment to drive patient’s management.ConclusionAs for July 2023, ChatGPT failed to give the simple medical advice given certain clinical scenarios. This supports that the quality of ChatGPT-generated content is still far from being a guide for users and professionals to provide accurate mental health information. It remains, therefore, premature to conclude on the usefulness and safety of ChatGPT in mental health practice.

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confidence: 99%

ChatGPT is not ready yet for use in providing mental health assessment and interventions

Dergaa,

Fekih-Romdhane,

Hallit

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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“…The accessibility and immediacy of ChatGPT make it a compelling option for initial support (Farhat, 2023;Lee et al, 2021). ChatGPT's potential to provide first aid to young adults struggling with mental health issues (Aminah et al, 2023). Nevertheless, this cannot supplant the depth of human emotional intelligence nor can it bypass critical ethical considerations, such as data privacy and the potential for algorithms to diminish human experiences (Crawford & Calo, 2016).…”

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Literature Review on the Double-Edged Sword of Ai in Mental Health: A Deep Dive Into Chatgpt's Capabilities and Limitations

Arjanto,

Senduk

2024

cmhp

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Background: This paper focuses on the increasing relevance of AI in mental health care, particularly OpenAI's ChatGPT. It investigates the changing dynamics in mental health, analyzing ChatGPT's role, its benefits, drawbacks, and ethical complexities. Purpose: The objective is to assess ChatGPT's effectiveness in mental health, highlighting its strengths and limitations, and ethical issues. The study aims to understand how AI support can be balanced with the vital human aspect in mental health care. Methods: Comprehensive literature review of 7 pieces of literature from the Scopus database in 2023 (latest). Results: ChatGPT is found to be a useful initial mental health support tool, offering immediate access. However, it falls short in delivering the emotional depth that human health professionals provide. Key ethical concerns include data privacy and accountability. Conclusion: The study recommends a balanced approach, suggesting ChatGPT as an adjunct rather than a replacement for conventional mental health services. Effective use of ChatGPT in mental health care requires strict ethical guidelines and control measures to maintain the crucial human element in this field. Abstrak Latar Belakang: Artikel ini berfokus pada meningkatnya relevansi AI dalam layanan kesehatan mental, khususnya ChatGPT OpenAI. Laporan ini menyelidiki dinamika perubahan dalam kesehatan mental, menganalisis peran ChatGPT, manfaat, kelemahan, dan kompleksitas etikanya. Tujuan: Tujuannya adalah untuk menilai efektivitas ChatGPT dalam kesehatan mental, menyoroti kekuatan dan keterbatasannya, serta masalah etika. Studi ini bertujuan untuk memahami bagaimana dukungan AI dapat diseimbangkan dengan aspek vital manusia dalam perawatan kesehatan mental. Metode: Tinjauan pustaka yang menyeluruh terhadap 7 literatur dari database Scopus pada tahun 2023 (terbaru). Hasil: ChatGPT terbukti menjadi alat dukungan kesehatan mental awal yang berguna, menawarkan akses langsung. Namun, hal ini gagal dalam memberikan kedalaman emosional yang diberikan oleh para profesional kesehatan manusia. Masalah etika utama mencakup privasi dan akuntabilitas data. Kesimpulan: Studi ini merekomendasikan pendekatan yang seimbang, menyarankan ChatGPT sebagai tambahan dan bukan pengganti layanan kesehatan mental konvensional. Penggunaan ChatGPT yang efektif dalam perawatan kesehatan mental memerlukan pedoman etika yang ketat dan tindakan pengendalian untuk mempertahankan elemen manusia yang penting dalam bidang ini.

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“…They can provide basic advice, suggest coping strategies, or simply act as a non-judgmental listener. However, it is critical to ensure that students are directed to appropriate professional resources for further assistance (Aminah et al, 2023;Farhat, 2023;Rathnayaka et al, 2022).…”

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Chatbots and AI in Education (AIEd) tools: The good, the bad, and the ugly

2023

JALT

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Considering ChatGPT to be the first aid for young adults on mental health issues

Cited by 20 publications

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ChatGPT is not ready yet for use in providing mental health assessment and interventions

ChatGPT is not ready yet for use in providing mental health assessment and interventions

Literature Review on the Double-Edged Sword of Ai in Mental Health: A Deep Dive Into Chatgpt's Capabilities and Limitations

Chatbots and AI in Education (AIEd) tools: The good, the bad, and the ugly

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