Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health: Outcomes and Implications

Open Access

Issue		SHS Web Conf. Volume 235, 2026 2026 4^th International Conference on Education, Psychology and Cultural Communication (ICEPCC 2026)


Article Number		03010
Number of page(s)		8
Section		Psychology, Mental Health, and Well-being
DOI		https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202623503010
Published online		30 June 2026

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