Symposium – Mental Health
The Polish University Abroad, Faculty of Social Sciences:
Unit of Health Sciences and Department of Applied Psychology
invite you to participate in the Academic Symposium:
Mental Health in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Perspectives
The main theme of the symposium will be the impact of AI-based technologies on human mental health.
The symposium will take place online on 15 November 2026. online.
The symposium aims to bring together representatives of various academic disciplines to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ideas concerning the psychological and social consequences of the widespread use of AI tools in everyday digital environments, the protection of mental health in the digital age, the role of AI tools in psychological assessment and therapy, and the ethical issues associated with the use of AI technologies in education and psychological practice.
We invite educators, psychologists, therapists, sociologists, social workers, physicians, teachers, and representatives of other academic disciplines interested in mental health issues to participate in the symposium.
Panel 1: Psychological Consequences of Interactions with AI
Artificial intelligence has become part of our everyday lives. Algorithms determine the content to which we are exposed, creating information bubbles. Deliberate disinformation and deepfakes increasingly lead us to question the reliability of the information we receive. The automation of cyberbullying has enabled its spread on an unprecedented scale.
Panel 2: Protecting Mental Health in the Digital Reality
The widespread use of AI may pose risks to mental health, but it may also provide tools for its protection. AI-powered tools can help detect mental health crises at an early stage and offer support in everyday challenges through chatbots and virtual therapists. These tools may also influence users’ sense of control and autonomy. AI-based technologies can additionally be used in health-related scientific research.
Panel 3: AI Tools in Psychological Assessment and Therapy
Modern technologies create numerous opportunities for psychological assessment and therapy. AI tools enable the identification of difficulties within the context of daily activities, the personalization of support, and the monitoring of progress. Applications and interactive systems may complement, and in some cases replace, traditional forms of therapy. At the same time, their use presents limitations related to usability, trust, and the ways therapeutic relationships are established and maintained.
Panel 4: Ethical Issues in the Use of AI Tools in Education and Psychological Practice
The implementation of AI in psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions raises a range of ethical dilemmas. These include data security and the development of therapeutic relationships. The mere existence of AI tools designed to support both professionals and users does not guarantee their safe use. Knowledge, experience, and an understanding of the principles of ethical AI use are essential. One of the key challenges of our time is finding the right balance between innovation and responsibility.
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