A systematic review of artificial intelligence in child and adolescent interventions: from psychotherapy to developmental support.
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into child and adolescent psychotherapy has gained traction in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for accessible and effective mental health services. This systematic review investigates how AI has been applied in child and adolescent psychi...
| Publicado en: | European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Vol. 35; no. 3; pp. 669 - 690 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Springer Nature
Mar2026
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