Artificial Intelligence in Psychological Support

Uses

Risks & contraindications

Comparisons

Highlighted claims

• AI cannot replicate human empathy or the therapeutic relationship, both of which are foundational to effective psychological intervention. — Qualitative study on body image disturbance in young and middle-aged women with breast cancer in China
• The consensus recommendation is that AI tools supplement rather than replace human-centred, culturally sensitive care. — Qualitative study on body image disturbance in young and middle-aged women with breast cancer in China
• Use of AI in this context raises ethical questions around data privacy, collection of sensitive psychological data, and informed consent. — Qualitative study on body image disturbance in young and middle-aged women with breast cancer in China
• AI-based tools could offer continuous monitoring of psychological well-being, personalized coping strategies, and digital delivery of CBT or mindfulness programmes, especially for patients with limited access to in-person care. — Qualitative study on body image disturbance in young and middle-aged women with breast cancer in China