Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health
Presented by: Eduardo Bunge, PhD and Nicholas C. Jacobson, PhD
1 Hour / 1 CE
On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training
This on-demand professional training program on Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health is presented by Eduardo Bunge, PhD, and Nicholas Jacobson, PhD.
This program is an engaging exploration of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming mental health care and parenting interventions. Dr. Nicolas Jacobson presents his latest research findings on AI-driven innovations for treating depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Dr. Eduardo Bunge shares insights on how AI-powered tools are enhancing Parent Management Training (PMT) to support caregivers in addressing behavioral challenges.
This program is designed for all mental health professionals, including therapists, psychologists, counselors, and researchers, interested in leveraging AI technologies to enhance mental health care and parenting interventions.
Discover how AI is reshaping mental health and family well-being!
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- 1 Describe the General Principles of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Applications in Mental Health
- 2 Describe the Latest Advances in the Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Eating Disorders
- 3 Describe the Role of AI in Parenting Interventions and Parent Management Training (PMT)
Training Instructors:
Eduardo Bunge, PhD
Dr. Eduardo Bunge is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Palo Alto University (PAU). Dr. Bunge directs the Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology (CAPT) Research Lab, and is Associate Director for the International Institute of Internet Interventions for Health at Palo Alto University. His works focus on integrating technology and mental health, and his most recent contributions were in Artificial Intelligence-Based Chatbots for depression, anxiety, and parenting in English and Spanish.
Nicholas C. Jacobson, PhD
Dr. Jacobson researches the use of technology to enhance both the assessment and treatment of anxiety and depression. His work has focused on (1) enhancing precision assessment of anxiety and depression using intensive longitudinal data, (2) conducting multimethod assessment utilizing passive sensor data from smartphones and wearable devices, and (3) providing scalable, personalized technology-based treatments utilizing smartphones.
Training Outline
Key topics covered in this training include:
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Explore the foundational concepts of AI, including machine learning and large language models, and examine how these technologies are being applied to improve mental health assessment, treatment, and accessibility
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Review recent research and clinical innovations in addressing depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, including evidence-based interventions and emerging trends in digital and AI-assisted therapies
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Understand how AI technologies, including digital co-therapists, are being integrated into parenting programs to support caregivers in managing behavioral challenges, improving family dynamics, and enhancing therapeutic outcomes
CE Sponsorship Information
Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here.
American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).
Sponsorship Approval Statements
Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7190. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Palo Alto University, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Palo Alto University maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits. Continuing and Professional Studies, Palo Alto University, is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0103. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073.