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Integrating large language models in mental health practice: a qualitative descriptive study based on expert
Yingzhuo Ma1, Yi Zeng1, Tong Liu1
1Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Frontiers in Public Health
|November 19, 2024
Summary
Experts explored integrating large language models (LLMs) into mental health care. Findings highlight potential practice reforms and risks, emphasizing the need for training, guidelines, and transparency for effective LLM implementation.
Area of Science:
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Mental Health Technology Integration
- Clinical Practice Innovation
Background:
- Growing interest in large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT for mental health applications.
- Limited reporting on expert perspectives regarding LLM integration in mental health practice.
- Need to understand conceptualizations and perceived benefits/challenges of LLMs in mental health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore mental health and AI expert conceptualizations of LLMs.
- To investigate expert perceptions on integrating LLMs into mental health practice.
- To identify potential benefits, risks, and prerequisites for LLM adoption in mental health.
Main Methods:
- Online semi-structured interviews conducted with 21 experts (psychiatrists, nurses, AI researchers) in China (Feb-Apr 2024).
- Snowballing and purposive sampling used for expert recruitment.
- Conventional content analysis applied to interview data on LLM integration perspectives.
Main Results:
- Four themes emerged: practice/application reform (access, participation, efficiency), technological-mental health gap (misinformation, lack of nuance, user risk).
- Prerequisites for integration identified: training, guidelines, patient engagement, and transparency.
- Expert expectations include reasonable workload allocation and LLM upgrades.
Conclusions:
- Findings offer critical guidance for effective implementation, management, and optimization of LLMs in mental health.
- Successful integration can enhance the quality and accessibility of mental health services.
- Addressing identified risks and prerequisites is crucial for responsible LLM adoption.
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