Summary
AI is gaining attention in mental health diagnosis. This review examines current AI methods, data types, and performance metrics. The authors outline both the potential as well as the methodological, ethical, and practical challenges of applying AI to mental health and discuss options to advance AI as a safe tool for depression detection.
Ghorbankhani M, Safara M. Artificial intelligence in depression diagnostics: a systematic review of methodologies and clinical applications. Artif Intell Med. 2026;172:103320.