ICT&health October 31, 2025
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed an innovative framework that uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) to advance personalized mental health treatment. The study, led by social work professor Cortney VanHook, demonstrates how AI can simulate real-world care journeys, helping clinicians and researchers better understand access barriers, improve cultural sensitivity, and enhance treatment outcomes.
Using the AI platform, the team created a detailed, simulated case for a fictional client, Marcus Johnson, a young Black man experiencing depressive symptoms. The AI analyzed Johnson’s personal and social context, including his support network, workplace stress, and cultural barriers to care.
Personalized treatment
The system then generated a personalized treatment plan using evidence-based frameworks such as Andersen’s Behavioral Model, the Five Components...
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