AI in Psychological Research and Practice

Mental health professionals are no strangers to change. We've navigated shifts from paper charts to electronic health records, in-person sessions to telehealth, and we continue to adapt. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world, whether we’re ready or not. This keynote invites mental health professionals to explore the tools already influencing our field and to tackle the ethical considerations that must remain at our forefront (such as technology bias) through an inclusion and equity lens. With a special focus on the impact on BIPOC communities, we’ll explore how the technology has widened social, economic and health inequities. Whether you feel hesitant or hopeful, this conversation is designed to empower every mental health professional of the global majority to become AI-literate, ready to advocate for care that is effective, ethical, and inclusive. Our leadership at this juncture will shape how AI is used to heal, not just automate, in the…