Chatbots in Mental Health Support: Benefits and Ethical Considerations
Course details:
This course explores how AI-powered chatbots are transforming mental health support, from offering immediate assistance to providing long-term therapeutic tools. Participants will learn how chatbots work, their benefits, and the ethical considerations involved in their use.
Course benefits:
Learn how mental health chatbots offer immediate emotional support.
Understand the benefits and limitations of using AI chatbots.
Explore real-world applications for mental health crises and therapy.
Address ethical concerns like data privacy and trust.
Course objectives:
Understand the role of AI chatbots in mental health care.
Learn how to use and evaluate chatbot platforms for emotional support.
Explore ethical concerns in AI-assisted therapy.
Develop a balanced approach to using chatbots in mental health routines.
5-day program:
Day 1: Introduction to Mental Health Chatbots
Morning Session: Understanding the Role of AI Chatbots in Mental Health.
Afternoon Workshop: Exploring Popular Chatbot Tools (e.g., Woebot, Replika).
Evening Activity: Reflective Sharing – Expectations and Experiences.
Day 2: Benefits and Real-World Applications
Morning Session: How Chatbots Offer Immediate and Long-Term Support.
Afternoon Workshop: Testing Chatbot Responses in Real-Life Scenarios.
Evening Activity: Sharing Insights from Personal Interactions.
Day 3: Chatbot Features and Limitations
Morning Session: Understanding AI Algorithms and Response Patterns.
Afternoon Workshop: Identifying Gaps and Challenges in Chatbot Interactions.
Evening Activity: Group Brainstorm on Improving Chatbot Use.
Day 4: Addressing Ethical Considerations
Morning Session: Privacy, Confidentiality, and Trust in AI Chatbots.
Afternoon Workshop: Case Discussions on Ethical Scenarios.
Evening Activity: Creating Ethical Use Guidelines for Chatbots.
Day 5: Integrating Chatbots into Mental Health Support
Morning Session: Designing a Personal Plan for Chatbot Use.
Afternoon Workshop: Sharing Plans and Providing Feedback.
Evening Activity: Final Reflections and Certification Ceremony.