Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Youth Mental Health

(1 Credit)

This course is designed to equip social workers with the knowledge and skills needed to develop an understanding of the emerging field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how AI can be used to proactively assess and address mental health in children and adolescents, with a strong emphasis on the collaboration between social workers and families. Participants will debunk myths and fears about the use of AI, explore the potential of AI in early assessment, and learn how AI tools can be applied to improve mental health health outcomes. Ethical consideration of the use of AI when working with youth and families will be explored.