Opportunities, applications, challenges and ethical implications of artificial intelligence in psychiatry: a narrative review

• Published in: The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery Vol. 59; no. 1; pp. 80 - 10
• Main Authors: Terra, Mohamed, Baklola, Mohamed, Ali, Shaimaa, El-Bastawisy, Karim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Mumbai Springer Nature B.V 20-06-2023; SpringerOpen
• Subjects: Artificial intelligence; Clinical outcomes; Deep learning; Ethics; Mental illness; Psychiatry
• ISSN: 1110-1083; 1687-8329
• DOI: 10.1186/s41983-023-00681-z

BackgroundArtificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advances in recent years, and its applications in psychiatry have gained increasing attention. The use of AI in psychiatry offers the potential to improve patient outcomes and provide valuable insights for healthcare workers. However, the potential benefits of AI in psychiatry are accompanied by several challenges and ethical implications that require consideration. In this review, we explore the use of AI in psychiatry and its applications in monitoring mental illness, treatment, prediction, diagnosis, and deep learning. We discuss the potential benefits of AI in terms of improved patient outcomes, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. However, we also address the challenges and ethical implications associated with the use of AI in psychiatry, including issues of accuracy, privacy, and the risk of perpetuating existing biases in the field.ResultsThis is a review article, thus not applicable.ConclusionDespite the challenges and ethical implications of using AI in psychiatry, the potential benefits of this technology cannot be ignored. Further research and development are required to address the limitations and ensure the safe and ethical integration of AI in the field of psychiatry. By doing so, AI has the potential to greatly improve patient outcomes and enhance the delivery of mental healthcare services.