Mental health experts have raised concerns over an increasing number of adolescents in Bahrain depending on artificial intelligence (AI) tools for their social and psychological needs.
The findings were highlighted at the third Bahrain Psychiatry Conference organised by Government Hospitals at the Gulf Convention Centre yesterday.
While this is a global trend across all age groups, the experts noted that they have observed the practice specifically in the Gulf region among individuals aged 10 to 19.
The two-day conference, which concludes today, brought together a select group of doctors, specialists and researchers to discuss the latest developments in the field of psychological diagnosis, treatment and research, exchange expertise and enhance scientific co-operation in the field of mental health.
Government Hospitals chief executive officer Dr Mariam Al Jalahma highlighted the kingdom’s commitment towards promoting mental health as a major contributor to overall well-being through such events.
“Adolescents resorting to AI for help has become more common over the past couple of years, and while we still do not have sufficient research in the region, there is no denying that it exists,” consultant psychiatrist at Erada and Mental Health Complex in Saudi Arabia, Dr Ahmed Abdel Karim, told the GDN.
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