The Graduate Certificate in AI in Mental Health Chatbots offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence and mental health care. Throughout the program, students will engage with the following core modules:
Fundamentals of AI in Mental Health: This module provides a foundational understanding of AI technologies and their applications in mental health settings. Students will explore the principles of machine learning, natural language processing, and sentiment analysis.
Ethical Considerations in Chatbot Development: Students will examine the ethical implications of integrating AI chatbots into mental health care. Topics include privacy concerns, data security, and ensuring chatbot interactions adhere to professional standards and regulations.
Chatbot Design and Development: In this module, students will learn the principles of chatbot design and development. Through hands-on projects, they will gain practical experience in building and customizing chatbot interfaces tailored to mental health support scenarios.
Chatbot Deployment and Evaluation: This module focuses on the deployment and evaluation of AI chatbots in mental health practice. Students will explore strategies for effective implementation, user feedback mechanisms, and ongoing chatbot performance evaluation.
By the end of the program, graduates will emerge with the knowledge and skills needed to design, develop, deploy, and evaluate AI-powered chatbots for mental health intervention, contributing to improved patient outcomes and access to support services.