AI and Mental Health: Innovating Care for Children and Adolescents
Medically Reviewed by Mark Hrymoc, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, double-board certified in General & Addiction Psychiatry Especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the mental health crisis affecting children and adolescents in Los Angeles and Southern California has become increasingly urgent, necessitating innovative approaches to care. In recent years, there has been more exploration of artificial intelligence as it can be applied to mental health. AI, or artificial intelligence, refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines (like computers) designed to think, learn, and perform tasks autonomously by processing vast amounts of data and recognizing patterns. A recent article by McKinsey & Company emphasizes that growing mental health challenges act as a testing ground for innovative AI-driven solutions (McKinsey & Company, 2023). This not only highlights the potential of technology to enhance mental health care but also underscores the importance of specialized support systems for children and adolescents. The Role of …