From promise to practice: artificial intelligence in mental health care in the MENA region
A regional review in psychiatry reports growing use of digital mental health tools and AI chatbots for sensitive health and psychological support across the Middle East and North Africa. While surveys suggest openness to digital mental health and indicate that privacy and reduced embarrassment can increase engagement, the authors also document communication errors and contextual failures in AI systems, underscoring the gap between promise and safe, routine clinical practice.
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