Peer Group Chat // AI and Mental Health // Thursday 7th November 2024, 7-8:30PM AEDT

[tyme]

On Thursday 7th November 2024, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of AI and Mental Health.

Artificial Intelligence refers to advanced technology that can stimulate human intelligence processes such as thinking, comprehending, problem solving and decision making. Most of us have come across AI at some point or another, whether we are talking to Apple’s Siri, Android’s Alexa, or Google Assistant. Artificial intelligence has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives in some shape or form. So much so, the 21st century has been dubbed, the “Age of AI”. So how far should AI go in terms of supporting people’s mental health?  

This is currently held in Australian Eastern Daylight Time hours. The event start times across Australia are below:

WA: 4pm

NT: 5:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 6pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm

For anyone unfamiliar with Peer Group Chats, each focuses on a specific topic and is guided by Peer Workers with lived experience of mental health issues and recovery, &/or caring for someone with complex mental health. It is a space for us as peers to share our stories and experiences, and connect with those who are going through something similar. 

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee. To join an Online Peer Group Chat, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee. On the night, follow this link and log in to your Chatwee account before the group starts.

Please see this FAQ for any questions you may have. For any issues on the night, please message the moderator of the group on the Chat platform. If you'd like to receive a reminder closer to the event, please support this post & we'll keep you updated.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: We are in the process of transitioning to a new platform for Peer Group Chats. This will happen sooner rather than later. We will keep you updated. WATCH THIS SPACE!

[Oaktree]

@tyme 

This sounds really interesting 

[tyme]

@Oaktree , it'll be as interesting as people make it 🙂

[Glisten]

Cool 😎 

[tyme]

We will be starting in a few minutes (7pm AEDT). Topic: AI and Mental Health

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee. To join an Online Peer Group Chat, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee. On the night, follow this link and log in to your Chatwee account before the group starts.

Please see this FAQ for any questions you may have. For any issues on the night, please message the moderator of the group on the Chat platform. If you'd like to receive a reminder closer to the event, please support this post & we'll keep you updated.

@GreyWolf7 @Jacques @Squishy @Andarna @Macqua @Ainjoule @Oaktree @Shaz51 @Glisten @Alonely @ENKELI @Healandlove @WildFlower1 @cam @MessyGirl @Toast89 @Snowie @Eve7 @7cough9 @Patches59 @Captain24 @MJG017 @Shift83 @Jaila @Spirit_Healer @monket @Cleo2 @Louie333 @Cle0 @Alice10 @Anonymouse1000 @Juniper @Tarnook @Nandez @Sunnyside226 @Sylvia26 

Tagging new members and members online: @StuF @ArraDreaming @Meowmy @Meredyth49 @Shigs69 @Spirit_Healer @Patches59 @Shaz51 @Daisychainz @Irish2012 @KB @abbeybb @DJM1 @Charliii @Fear73 @Ilovepoppi @Erthangabitwild 

IMPORTANT NOTE: We are in the process of transitioning to a new platform for Peer Group Chats. This will happen sooner rather than later. We will keep you updated. WATCH THIS SPACE!

[ArraDreaming]

Maybe later @tyme

[tyme]

All good mate @ArraDreaming 

[Meredyth49]

Thank you for the chat. It was nice to meet everyone.

[tyme]

Wow! What a super interesting chat tonight! I hope you all got as much as I did out of it.

Thank you to all who joined and those who are following @ArraDreaming @Oaktree @Captain24 @GreyWolf7 @7cough9 @Glisten @Jacques @Juniper @WildFlower1 @monket @Former-Member @Meredyth49 @Ainjoule @Shaz51 @MJG017 @Patches59 

Here are the questions from tonight:

Q1: What is your understanding of artificial intelligence (AI)?

Q2: What are some examples of artificial intelligence (AI) you have come across?

Q3: What are some of the benefits of using AI to support mental health?

Q4: What can be some risks of using AI to support mental health?

Q5: How can AI be used to complement the more traditional forms of mental health supports e.g. therapy sessions?

Q6: Can you think of groups of people who would benefit from having access to AI for their mental health?

Q7: If you had the choice between AI and other more traditional mental health supports, what would you choose, and why?

Here are some further resources we recommend having a look at:  1 Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Research: https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/06-02-2023-artificial-intelligence-in-mental-health-research--new-who-study-on-applications-and-challenges  2 Is AI the future of mental health care? https://www.unimelb.edu.au/alumni/impact/research/experts-discuss-is-ai-the-future-of-mental-health-care  3 AI in positive mental health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10982476/#:~:text=By%20providing%20users%20with%20insights,fostering%20healthier%20responses%20to%20challenges.

Here are some of the resources we talked about:

1. IFS Chat buddy: https://ifs-therapist.vercel.app/

2. DBT Virtual Coach: https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/mindfulness/observing/

3. Woebot: https://woebothealth.com/

4. Smiling Mind App: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app

5. Calm Harm App: https://calmharm.stem4.org.uk/

6. MH game Betwixt: https://www.betwixt.life/

7. Neurolink Elon Musk: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/elon-musks-neuralink-has-implanted-its-first-chip-in-a-human-brain-whats-next/

Please feel free to share any other resources about AI in Mental Health.

[tyme]

Thanks for joining @Meredyth49 . I have attached the links in the post above.