ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN FUTURE MENTAL HEALTH INDUSTRY

Abstract

The high demand for mental health services and scarce supply of healthcare professionals are increasingly suppressing the mental healthcare industry. The emergence of artificial intelligence shows the potential to be able to transform the landscape of this industry. The application of artificial intelligence has offered a promising hope to bridge the gap between the long-lasting demand and supply issues in the industry, and to provide better healthcare support, as it reduces the fear of judgement while increasing self-awareness. Nevertheless, some challenges need to be overcome before the mental healthcare industry can truly capitalise on artificial intelligence.