In the KI facilities at Huddinge Hospital, Stockholm, our own Modelling team is busy making the final touches to their course on Artificial Intelligence in Mental Healthcare – a highly relevant topic for patients, their clinicians, the healthcare system, and society.
What was the idea behind the course?
The idea behind the course is to provide a deeper understanding of how AI can be integrated into mental healthcare, particularly within clinical psychology and psychiatry, says John Wallert, course leader and examinator. In the course we will explore both opportunities but also challenges of AI in mental healthcare. A running thread throughout this course also pertains to ethical implications of this technological development.
Why is this important?
AI plays an increasingly significant role in mental healthcare and can help improve diagnosis, treatment, and preventive measures, says John Wallert. The paradigm shift of AI will, in one way or another, matter for us all and I believe it is important to develop a comprehensive understanding of how this will affect mental healthcare. Understanding AI’s potential, limitations, and ethical implications is crucial to ensure that these technologies are used responsibly. The course is quite interdisciplinary. Students will gain a broad understanding of AI applications in mental healthcare.
What knowledge will students gain from taking the course?
A lot! The students will gain insight into AI’s role in improving personalized treatment, monitoring, and care, says Leoni Grossmann, teacher. They will develop insights into the specific strengths and limitations of AI compared to human caregivers, as well as a critical understanding of the ethical, practical, and societal challenges of AI implementation. Additionally, they will gain hands-on experience through workshops, providing them with a better understanding of how AI tools are developed and used in a clinical context.
What are the prerequisites for taking the course?
The course is for those who have studied at least 60 credits of higher education, says Björn Bråstad, amanuens. It is given in English and therefore also requires English B/English 6 with a minimum grade of pass/E. The course is an independent summer course given by a cross-professional team with several active elements between 2–16 June 2025 on site in Huddinge, Campus Flemingsberg.
Application period: 17th of February – 17th of March.
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