Perceptions and Ethical Concerns Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Healthcare Among the Mental-Health Workforce: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mental health workforce demonstrated favorable attitudes toward AI in mental healthcare but reported limited real-world adoption and substantial ethical concerns. These findings underscore the need for targeted education, robust ethical frameworks, and practical training to bridge the gap between AI awareness and responsible clinical implementation.

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Cureus
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2026-01-30
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102623
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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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Perceptions and Ethical Concerns Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Healthcare Among the Mental-Health Workforce: A Cross-Sectional Study

Rohit Mishra, Arjun Segu, Nikita Saini, Matthew Yu
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Perceptions and Ethical Concerns Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Healthcare Among the Mental-Health Workforce: A Cross-Sectional Study

Rohit Mishra, Arjun Segu, Nikita Saini, Matthew Yu
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Abstract

Mental health workforce demonstrated favorable attitudes toward AI in mental healthcare but reported limited real-world adoption and substantial ethical concerns. These findings underscore the need for targeted education, robust ethical frameworks, and practical training to bridge the gap between AI awareness and responsible clinical implementation.

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Bridgewater College (US), Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital (IN), Green Valley High School (US), Govt. Dental College & Hospital (IN)
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