The Acceptability of AI-Driven Resource Signposting to Young People Using a Mental Health Peer Support App.

ABSTRACT: Incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into mental health applications (apps) can help to personalise support, for example through signposting topic-specific resources based on content that app users interact with. However, there is limited research exploring the acceptability of AI within digital mental health for young people. The current study explored this in the context of an online peer support platform for young people. 12 young people were interviewed online using a think aloud approach; they were aged 16-23 (M 18.64, SD 2.23). Participants identified as White (n = 7), Chinese (n = 1), Mixed Race (n = 1), Indian (n = 1), Black African (n = 1) and Bangladeshi (n = 1). 10 participants identified as women, one as non-binary and one preferr

SUBMITTER: Cliffe B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12137474 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature