ORCID
- Hannah Gardiner: 0000-0002-2246-8320
Abstract
Overview• Mental healthcare provision in the UK faces rising demand and workforcecapacity issues. Evidence indicates artificial intelligence (AI) could supportadministrative tasks and provide direct support to service users.• Innovations within ‘precision psychiatry’ appear to show promise for precisediagnosis, monitoring, and risk prediction of mental health conditions.• Trials and use of AI are ongoing across the UK and internationally, withimportant distinctions between: AI tools built for mental healthcare in theNHS that are subject to standards and regulation; consumer products forwellbeing with less regulatory oversight; and AI tools not intended formental health but used by people with mental health challenges.• Stakeholders suggest delivery requires effective integration into existingcare pathways and delivery infrastructure, upskilling staff, enhanced datainfrastructure, and appropriate regulation and oversight. Evidence highlightsthe role of public trust, engagement and education.• Stakeholders note that high-quality data is needed for product developmentand to generate robust evidence. They also note the need for longer-termevaluation of safety, efficacy, cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
DOI Link
Publication Date
2025-01-31
Publisher
UK Parliament Post
Deposit Date
2026-02-06
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Recommended Citation
Gardiner, H., & Mutebi, N. (2025) 'AI and Mental Healthcare - opportunities and delivery considerations', UK Parliament Post: Available at: 10.58248/PN737
