July 2019 PMID 30897957

Chatbots and Conversational Agents in Mental Health: A Review of the Psychiatric Landscape.

Aditya Nrusimha Vaidyam, Hannah Wisniewski, John David Halamka, Matcheri S Kashavan, John Blake Torous

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Several posts discuss ongoing research and reviews, highlighting the evolving understanding of conversational agents in mental health. For example, mentions of 'latest evidence' and references to systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials indicate active engagement with the article's findings. The tone remains cautious yet optimistic, reflecting interest in future developments but also acknowledging current limitations.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions show tentative support or recognition of the review's findings, with some tweets emphasizing the promising potential of chatbots in mental health, although skepticism about their limitations is also noted.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity about the field, referencing recent reviews, new evidence, and ongoing research efforts, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

The tweets include references to specific studies, ongoing reviews, and methodological considerations, suggesting a moderate depth of processing and discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions acknowledge the significance of the research for mental health applications, they tend to focus on the current state rather than potential transformative impacts, leading to a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

The review examined how chatbots and conversational agents can be used in mental health care, focusing on their role in screening, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
Out of over 1,400 records, 10 studies were analyzed, all indicating that conversational agents have high potential benefits, especially in providing psychoeducation and improving medication adherence, with generally positive patient satisfaction.
While early results are promising, the review emphasizes that more standardized and thorough research is needed to better understand how effective these tools truly are in psychiatric treatment.

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Lisa Gualtieri

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Aditya Vaidyam

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John Torous, MD MBI

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Aditya Vaidyam

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