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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Psychotherapy traditionally relies on human interaction.
  • Advancements in conversational AI prompt discussions on automating therapeutic processes.
  • Current focus often centers on AI replacing human therapists, overlooking broader applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a framework for categorizing autonomous systems in psychotherapy.
  • To guide empirical and ethical research on AI in mental health.
  • To clarify the scope of automation in therapeutic interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on AI in psychotherapy.
  • Development of a categorization framework for AI systems.
  • Analysis of potential roles for AI in therapy (evaluation, documentation, training, assistance).

Main Results:

  • A framework is presented with three categories of AI in psychotherapy: scripted/rule-based conversations, collaborative systems (AI evaluating, supervising, or assisting humans), and AI agents generating interventions.
  • The framework highlights the spectrum of AI involvement, from simple automation to complex agentic roles.
  • Identified key considerations for stakeholders regarding AI implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Automation in psychotherapy encompasses more than therapist replacement, offering diverse collaborative opportunities.
  • The proposed framework provides a structured approach to understanding and researching AI's role in psychotherapy.
  • Clarity on automation specifics is crucial for evaluating AI's affordances and limitations in mental health care.