Integrating AI in Psychological and Mental Health Care

Techniques, Applications, and Ethical Considerations
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-41495-4
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 350 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 450 g

Integrating AI in Psychological and Mental Health Care: Techniques, Applications, and Ethical Considerations explores the evolving role of artificial intelligence in transforming mental health services. Beginning with an overview of AI’s foundational concepts and its historical development, the book lays the groundwork for understanding how advanced technologies are reshaping psychological care. Readers learn about diagnostic innovations, machine learning’s influence in treatment planning, and natural language processing’s impact on patient communication. By examining AI’s integration into mental health, the book provides context for its significance in diagnosing, managing, and monitoring conditions such as anxiety, depression, and complex psychological disorders.

In addition, the book emphasizes the importance of ethical responsibility and privacy in AI-driven interventions, ensuring practitioners remain mindful of patient rights and data security. It highlights practical tools like virtual psychotherapists and AI-powered cognitive behavioral therapy, illustrating real-world applications and their measurable effects on patient outcomes. Case studies showcase successful implementations, offering insights into both benefits and challenges faced by professionals.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kautish, Sandeep

Gupta, Shelly

Juneja, Sapna

Emilia Balas, Valentina

Rad, Dana

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik, Medizinische Werkstoffe
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to AI in Psychological and Mental Health Care
2. The Evolution of AI in Mental Health: A Historical Perspective
3. Using AI for Mental Health Monitoring and Data Collection
4. AI-Based Diagnostic Tools for Mental Health Disorders
5. Machine Learning Algorithms for Predicting Mental Health Outcomes
6. Natural Language Processing in Mental Health Interventions
7. AI in Personalized Treatment Plans for Mental Health
8. The Role of AI in Managing Anxiety and Depression
9. AI in Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention
10. AI in Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment
11. AI Applications in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
12. Virtual psychotherapists and AI-Driven Counselling
13. AI and the Treatment of Severe Mental Illnesses
14. AI-Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
15. AI and Neuro feedback for Mental Health
16. Privacy and Security in AI-Based Mental Health Applications
17. Ethical Considerations in AI for Mental Health
18. Case Studies of AI Applications in Mental Health
19. The Future of AI in Mental Health Research and Practice
20. Implementing AI Solutions in Clinical Practice: Challenges and Opportunities

Über Autor(innen)

Rad, Dana
Dana Rad is an associate professor in the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology and Social Sciences at Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Romania. She is Head of Center of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology. She holds a double specialization in Psychology (PhD in Applied Cognitive Psychology) and Systems Engineering (PhD student in Systems Engineering). She was a Visiting Professor at University of Oviedo, Spain and research scientist in more than 20 European Union funded projects. Her research interests include: Applied Cognitive Sciences, Cognitive Systems Engineering, Systems theory, Artificial Intelligence and mathematical modelling in Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Digital Wellbeing and Polygraph testing She is coauthor of 20 books and more than 200 international conferences and journal papers. She is a member of IANLP, IACAT, IAENG, COPSI and APA. Dr. Dana Rad is registered as autonomous psychologist with the right to practice in the specializations: clinical psychology, educational psychology, school and vocational counseling, work and organizational psychology and forensic psychology polygraph examiner.

Kautish, Sandeep
Sandeep Kautish, PhD is Professor and Director at Apex Institute of Technology (AIT-CSE), Chandigarh University, Punjab India and an academician by choice and has more than 20 years of full-time experience in teaching and research. He has been associated with Asia Pacific University Malaysia for over five years at their TNE site at Kathmandu Nepal in the capacity of Director-Academics. He earned his doctorate degree in Computer Science on Intelligent Systems in Social Networks. He has over 100 publications and his research works have been published in highly reputed journals, i.e., IEEE Transaction of Industrial Informatics, IEEE Access, and Multimedia Tools and Applications, etc. Dr. Kautish has edited 24 books with leading publishers, i.e., Elsevier, Springer, Emerald, and IGI Global, and is an editorial member/reviewer of various reputed journals. His research interests include healthcare analytics, business analytics, machine learning, data mining, and information systems.

Juneja, Sapna
Dr. Sapna Juneja received her master's and Ph.D. degrees in computer science and engineering from M.D. University, Rohtak, in 2018 and 2010, respectively. She is currently working as a Professor and Associate Dean (R & D) with the Department of CSE (AI) KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, India. She has more than 19 years of teaching experience. Her topic of research is Software Reliability of Embedded System. She has published six patents. She has published various research articles in the renowned national and international journals. Her research interests include software engineering, computer networks, operating systems, database management systems, and artificial intelligence. She has guided several research thesis of UG and PG students in computer science and engineering. She is a reviewer of several international journals of repute.

Gupta, Shelly
Dr. Shelly Gupta is currently working as an Assistant Professor with the Department of CSE (AI) KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, India. She has done her Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and Master of technology in the specialization of Computer Science and Engineering and PhD in Computer Science and Engineering. She has published more than 25 research papers in various national and international journals and conferences. She has 2 granted patents on her name. She has also done 2 book publications one as a monograph and another is a textbook. Her main research interests are in the areas of Data Analytics, Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence. She has been awarded with Best Researcher award during her services in 2022. She has teaching and research experience of more than 10 years.