{"id":57375,"date":"2025-01-22T18:31:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T00:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=57375"},"modified":"2026-02-13T13:27:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T19:27:33","slug":"enhancing-mental-health-with-artificial-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=57375","title":{"rendered":"Enhancing Mental Health With Artificial Intelligence: Current Trends And Future Prospects (1 credit hour)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Program Summary: \u00a0<\/strong>This course explores current AI trends and future prospects for enhancing mental health. \u00a0The course examines the transformative role of AI in mental healthcare and highlights applications in diagnosis, treatment, therapy delivery, monitoring, and follow-up. \u00a0Current examples of AI tools are provided, including chatbot-based therapy, emotional health apps, and smart mental health tools. \u00a0Strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations are discussed.<\/p>\n<p><em>This course is recommended for social workers and counselors and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice. \u00a0<\/em><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reading: \u00a0<\/strong>Enhancing Mental Health With Artificial Intelligence: \u00a0Current Trends And Future Prospects <strong>Authors<\/strong>: \u00a0David B. Olawade, Ojima Z. Wada, Aderonke Odetayo, Aanuoluwapo Clement David-Olawade, Fiyinfoluwa Asaolu, Judith Eberhardt\u00a0<strong>Publisher<\/strong>: Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23633 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/book_1404081347.png\" alt=\"\u201cBook\" width=\"54\" height=\"50\" \/> \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/articles\/EnhancingMentalHealthWithArtificialIntelligence-CurrentTrendsAndFutureProspects.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course\u00a0Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0 To enhance professional practice, values, skills and knowledge by exploring current trends for enhancing mental health with artificial intelligence<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives: \u00a0<\/strong>Identify current trends and future prospects for enhancing mental health with artificial intelligence. \u00a0Describe the role of AI in diagnosis, treatment, therapy delivery, and monitoring. \u00a0Describe strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations.<\/p>\n\t\r\n\t\t<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/style.css\" \/>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery.js\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/script.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"quiz-area single-page-quiz\">\r\n\t\t<form action=\"?page_id=755\" method=\"post\" class=\"quiz-form\" id=\"quiz-441\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<p><strong>Course Available Until:<\/strong>  April 30, 2029.<\/p><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=??action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-1'><div class='question-content'> 1:  AI would potentially<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8351' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8351' id='answer-id-49670' class='answer answer-1' value='49670' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8351\", \"answer-id-49670\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49670' id='answer-label-49670' class='answer label-1'><span>broaden the availability of healthcare<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8351' id='answer-id-49671' class='answer answer-1' value='49671' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8351\", \"answer-id-49671\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49671' id='answer-label-49671' class='answer label-1'><span>reduce stigma<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8351' id='answer-id-49672' class='answer answer-1' value='49672' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8351\", \"answer-id-49672\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49672' id='answer-label-49672' class='answer label-1'><span>improve treatment outcomes<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8351' id='answer-id-49673' class='answer answer-1' value='49673' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8351\", \"answer-id-49673\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49673' id='answer-label-49673' class='answer label-1'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'> 2:  Which of the following can identify nuanced changes in an individual's emotional condition by examining social media posts, chat logs, or written diaries?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8354' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8354' id='answer-id-50132' class='answer answer-2' value='50132' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8354\", \"answer-id-50132\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-50132' id='answer-label-50132' class='answer label-2'><span>sentiment analysis<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8354' id='answer-id-50133' class='answer answer-2' value='50133' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8354\", \"answer-id-50133\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-50133' id='answer-label-50133' class='answer label-2'><span>voice analysis<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8354' id='answer-id-50134' class='answer answer-2' value='50134' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8354\", \"answer-id-50134\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-50134' id='answer-label-50134' class='answer label-2'><span>facial expression analysis<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'> 3:  When users search for depression-related terms on Google, this tool prompts users to complete the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, a clinically validated questionnaire and provides guidance on seeking professional help if necessary.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8357' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8357' id='answer-id-49815' class='answer answer-3' value='49815' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8357\", \"answer-id-49815\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49815' id='answer-label-49815' class='answer label-3'><span>Woebot<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8357' id='answer-id-49816' class='answer answer-3' value='49816' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8357\", \"answer-id-49816\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49816' id='answer-label-49816' class='answer label-3'><span>Cogito<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8357' id='answer-id-49817' class='answer answer-3' value='49817' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8357\", \"answer-id-49817\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49817' id='answer-label-49817' class='answer label-3'><span>Affectiva<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8357' id='answer-id-49818' class='answer answer-3' value='49818' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8357\", \"answer-id-49818\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49818' id='answer-label-49818' class='answer label-3'><span>the Google Depression Screening Tool<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'> 4:  Which of the following uses AI to analyze vast genetic and chemical information datasets to identify potential drug candidates for mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8358' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8358' id='answer-id-49698' class='answer answer-4' value='49698' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8358\", \"answer-id-49698\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49698' id='answer-label-49698' class='answer label-4'><span>Kintsugi<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8358' id='answer-id-49699' class='answer answer-4' value='49699' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8358\", \"answer-id-49699\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49699' id='answer-label-49699' class='answer label-4'><span>IBM's \"Watson for Drug Discovery\"<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8358' id='answer-id-49700' class='answer answer-4' value='49700' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8358\", \"answer-id-49700\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49700' id='answer-label-49700' class='answer label-4'><span>Mindstrong Health<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8358' id='answer-id-49701' class='answer answer-4' value='49701' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8358\", \"answer-id-49701\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49701' id='answer-label-49701' class='answer label-4'><span>Pear Therapeutics reset<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'> 5:  Which of the following employs a chatbot that has handled millions of conversations and provided support during moments of crisis?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8360' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8360' id='answer-id-49759' class='answer answer-5' value='49759' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8360\", \"answer-id-49759\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49759' id='answer-label-49759' class='answer label-5'><span>Woebot<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8360' id='answer-id-49760' class='answer answer-5' value='49760' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8360\", \"answer-id-49760\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49760' id='answer-label-49760' class='answer label-5'><span>Crisis Text Line<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8360' id='answer-id-49761' class='answer answer-5' value='49761' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8360\", \"answer-id-49761\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49761' id='answer-label-49761' class='answer label-5'><span>Kintsugi<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8360' id='answer-id-49762' class='answer answer-5' value='49762' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8360\", \"answer-id-49762\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49762' id='answer-label-49762' class='answer label-5'><span>Betterhelp<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'> 6:  Which of the following is an online counseling platform that utilizes AI to match patients with licensed therapists?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8363' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8363' id='answer-id-49717' class='answer answer-6' value='49717' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8363\", \"answer-id-49717\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49717' id='answer-label-49717' class='answer label-6'><span>Crisis Text Line<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8363' id='answer-id-49718' class='answer answer-6' value='49718' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8363\", \"answer-id-49718\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49718' id='answer-label-49718' class='answer label-6'><span>Kintsugi<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8363' id='answer-id-49719' class='answer answer-6' value='49719' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8363\", \"answer-id-49719\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49719' id='answer-label-49719' class='answer label-6'><span>BetterHelp<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8363' id='answer-id-49720' class='answer answer-6' value='49720' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8363\", \"answer-id-49720\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49720' id='answer-label-49720' class='answer label-6'><span>Cerebral<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'> 7:  Which of the following is a wearable device that employs AI to monitor sleep patterns, activity levels, and physiological metrics like heart rate variability?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8365' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8365' id='answer-id-49749' class='answer answer-7' value='49749' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8365\", \"answer-id-49749\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49749' id='answer-label-49749' class='answer label-7'><span>Wysa<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8365' id='answer-id-49750' class='answer answer-7' value='49750' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8365\", \"answer-id-49750\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49750' id='answer-label-49750' class='answer label-7'><span>Talkspace<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8365' id='answer-id-49751' class='answer answer-7' value='49751' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8365\", \"answer-id-49751\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49751' id='answer-label-49751' class='answer label-7'><span>the Oura Ring<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8365' id='answer-id-49752' class='answer answer-7' value='49752' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8365\", \"answer-id-49752\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49752' id='answer-label-49752' class='answer label-7'><span>reSet<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'> 8:  Which of the following addresses questions of human-AI interaction?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8366' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8366' id='answer-id-49835' class='answer answer-8' value='49835' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8366\", \"answer-id-49835\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49835' id='answer-label-49835' class='answer label-8'><span>It is crucial to diversify AI training data.<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8366' id='answer-id-49836' class='answer answer-8' value='49836' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8366\", \"answer-id-49836\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49836' id='answer-label-49836' class='answer label-8'><span>Striking the right balance between AI-driven interventions and human care is essential.<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8366' id='answer-id-49837' class='answer answer-8' value='49837' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8366\", \"answer-id-49837\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49837' id='answer-label-49837' class='answer label-8'><span>Individuals should have precise control over their data and understand how it will be used in AI-driven interventions.<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8366' id='answer-id-49838' class='answer answer-8' value='49838' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8366\", \"answer-id-49838\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49838' id='answer-label-49838' class='answer label-8'><span>The regulatory landscape is evolving.<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-9'><div class='question-content'> 9:  Which of the following addresses questions of data ownership and obtaining informed consent from patients?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8368' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8368' id='answer-id-49839' class='answer answer-9' value='49839' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8368\", \"answer-id-49839\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49839' id='answer-label-49839' class='answer label-9'><span>It is crucial to diversify AI training data.<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8368' id='answer-id-49840' class='answer answer-9' value='49840' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8368\", \"answer-id-49840\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49840' id='answer-label-49840' class='answer label-9'><span>Striking the right balance between AI-driven interventions and human care is essential.  <\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8368' id='answer-id-49841' class='answer answer-9' value='49841' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8368\", \"answer-id-49841\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49841' id='answer-label-49841' class='answer label-9'><span>Individuals should have precise control over their data and understand how it will be used in AI-driven interventions.<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8368' id='answer-id-49842' class='answer answer-9' value='49842' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8368\", \"answer-id-49842\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49842' id='answer-label-49842' class='answer label-9'><span>The regulatory landscape is evolving.<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-10'><div class='question-content'> 10:  Which of the following addresses questions of bias and fairness?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='8371' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8371' id='answer-id-49843' class='answer answer-10' value='49843' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8371\", \"answer-id-49843\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49843' id='answer-label-49843' class='answer label-10'><span>It is crucial to diversify AI training data.<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8371' id='answer-id-49844' class='answer answer-10' value='49844' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8371\", \"answer-id-49844\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49844' id='answer-label-49844' class='answer label-10'><span>Striking the right balance between AI-driven interventions and human care is essential.<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8371' id='answer-id-49845' class='answer answer-10' value='49845' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8371\", \"answer-id-49845\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49845' id='answer-label-49845' class='answer label-10'><span>Individuals should have precise control over their data and understand how it will be used in AI-driven interventions.<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-8371' id='answer-id-49846' class='answer answer-10' value='49846' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-8371\", \"answer-id-49846\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-49846' id='answer-label-49846' class='answer label-10'><span>The regulatory landscape is evolving.<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=?action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><\/form><\/div><\/font>\n<p>Review our\u00a0<a href=\"..\/?page_id=133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-reading study guide.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>G.M. Rydberg-Cox, MSW, LSCSW is the Continuing Education Director at Free State Social Work and responsible for the development of this course. \u00a0She received her Masters of Social Work in 1996 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago and she has over 20 years of experience. \u00a0She has lived and worked as a social worker in Chicago, Boston, and Kansas City. \u00a0She has practiced for many years in the area of hospital\/medical social work. \u00a0The reading materials for this course were developed by another organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Summary: \u00a0This course explores current AI trends and future prospects for enhancing mental health. \u00a0The course examines the transformative role of AI in mental healthcare and highlights applications in diagnosis, treatment, therapy delivery, monitoring, and follow-up. \u00a0Current examples of AI tools are provided, including chatbot-based therapy, emotional health apps, and smart mental health tools. 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