Healthcare Professionals' perspectives on AI-driven decision support in young adult mental health: an analysis through the lens of a shared decision-making framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental healthcare faces growing challenges due to rising mental health issues, particularly among young adults. AI-based systems show promise in supporting prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through personalized care but raise concerns about trust, inclusivity, and workflow integration. Limited research exists on aligning AI functionalities with healthcare professionals' needs or incorporating shared decision-making (SDM) into AI-supported mental health services, emphasizing the need for further exploration.

Objective

This study aims to explore how AI-based decision support systems can be used in mental healthcare from the perspective of healthcare professionals and in the light of a SDM framework.

Methods

A qualitative approach using deductive content an

SUBMITTER: Auf H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12507755 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature