AI in Psychiatry: What to Use, What to Question, and What Not to Outsource

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of psychiatric practice through documentation tools, clinical support systems, and patient-facing technologies. While these innovations offer opportunities to improve efficiency, they also raise important questions regarding clinical judgment, patient safety, and professional responsibility. This session provides a practical examination of current AI applications in mental health care, helping clinicians distinguish useful tools from emerging risks. Through real-world examples, attendees will learn how to leverage AI appropriately while maintaining the critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic relationships that remain central to high-quality psychiatric care.