Students’ perceptions of AI mental health chatbots: an exploratory qualitative study at Sultan Qaboos University
The future of AI chatbots for mental health is promising, as they have the potential to enhance mental healthcare services. Now that we know the disadvantages and limitations that may be associated with the use of such apps, it would be easier to design suitable apps that can properly triage mental health issues and provide supportive mental health.
Authors
- Tamadhir Al-Mahrouqi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7429-1504)
- Hamed Al Sinawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6705-8459)
- Ahmed Al-Maskari
- Abdullah Al Lawati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5650-6620)
- Hamood Al Aufi
- Qaiser Al Riyami
Institutions
- Sultan Qaboos Hospital (OM)
- Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (OM)
- Sultan Qaboos University (OM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-103893
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.63