Generative AI is trending all over, even in Health Care departments. Its potential in mental health treatment has been under trails. Here’s what you need to know about this innovative approach, Generative AI Therapy which is going to totally change the dynamics of youth.
Generative AI Therapy is process where AI powered chatbots to provide mental health support. These are used to engage users in conversations that are therapeutic. This is not just any other chatbot, it also offers evidence based responses to give moral support.
The Clinical Trial Researchers at Dartmouth College conducted the first-ever clinical trial of a generative AI therapy Chatbot named ‘Therabot’. This trail was conducted on 210 participants who were diagonised with clinical depression. Half of these participants were experimented to interact with the chatbot and the other half formed a control group.
This trail revealed significant improvements in mental health symptoms in therabot users.
Depression: The participants experienced a reduction of 51% of symptoms and improved overall mood and well being.
Anxiety: The participants experienced a 31% of reduction in symptoms moving to lower thresholds.
Eating Disorders: Participants had 19% reduction in Concerns about body image and weight.
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Why AI Therapy matters:
AI therapy is like a relief in this age where people are more vulnerable to mental health issues. WIth the never ending crimes where Therapists takes advantage of vulnerable patients, AI Therapy seems to be reliable until we find a loophole in it. This could bridge the gap by providing effective strategies which is more reliable than real time taking therapies.
Artificial Intelligence has taken over many industries. And now, It’s health care. While it is not justified to judge the good and bad of this approach. Healthcare as fast as AI can be a great addition to the development of our country. When youngsters are healed from the traumas and be able to take up coming challenges with confidence. Then the development of the country is just one chat away.
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