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

AI holds promise for enhancing triage, patient participation, and information exchange in mental healthcare. However, concerns about trust, safety, and overreliance on technology must be addressed. Future efforts should prioritize human-centric SDM, ensuring AI implementation mitigates risks related to equity, data privacy, and the preservation of therapeutic relationships.