Mental health care needs more than an algorithm — it needs a conversation | Opinion

A Lehigh researcher argues that AI in mental health care should focus on helping clinicians understand patients across language and cultural barriers rather than just prioritizing speed.
As AI enters mental health care, a Lehigh researcher argues the real question isn't speed, but whether technology can help clinicians better understand patients across language and culture.
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