Using Psychological Artificial Intelligence (Tess) to Relieve Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Students in need of mental health care face many barriers including cost, location, availability, and stigma. Studies show that computer-assisted therapy and 1 conversational chatbot delivering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offer a less-intensive and more cost-effective alternative for treating depression and anxiety. Although CBT is one of the most effective treatment methods, applying an integrative approach has been linked to equally effective posttreatment improvement. Integrative psychological artificial intelligence (AI) offers a scalable solution as the demand for affordable, convenient, lasting, and secure support grows. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to assess the feasibility and efficacy of using an integrative psychological AI, Tess, to reduce self-identified symptom

SUBMITTER: Fulmer R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6315222 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature