Providing AI-based mental health services to those impacted by a natural disaster is going to become an accepted approach.
In today’s column, I examine the use of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to provide immediate and potentially ongoing mental health support for people who have been psychologically impacted by a large-scale natural disaster.
This is an exceedingly leading-edge use of AI in the mental health realm and an aspect that I predict will become increasingly researched and ultimately accepted on a widespread basis. The advantage of AI is that people can readily access LLMs online and lean into AI-driven mental health guidance anywhere and 24/7. The cost is relatively low, especially when compared to accessing human therapists and other disaster support specialists. AI can be a valuable form of cognitive first aid and act as a means of getting people mentally back on their feet. Later, those who require further assistance can switch from AI and opt to make use of human-based mental health services.
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This analysis of AI breakthroughs is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI, including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
