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This book on AI and mental health explores the intersection of AI and mental health care. It offers innovative strategies and tools to enhance mental health services. This book is structured to guide the reader through a journey of discovery and implementation, in terms of diagnosis, assessment, and management of mental health problems. It explores AI-driven diagnostic tools, illustrating how machine learning algorithms can identify patterns and predict mental health conditions. It highlights AI-assisted therapy and showcases examples of virtual therapists and chatbots for support and intervention. This book also tackles ethical considerations, demonstrating how an integrated AI upholds patient privacy and autonomy. With a focus on emerging trends, it reveals the transformative potential of AI in mental health care on a global scale. An indispensable resource for mental health professionals, researchers, and policymakers, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of how AI can optimize treatment plans, enhance diagnostic accuracy, and deliver personalized care.

By the year 2050, 1 in 6 people in the world will be over the age of 65. This growth in elderly population is estimated to happen fastest in the least developed countries, which will be home to more than two thirds of the world’s older population. This will bring huge challenges for health care services. While the importance of mental health has been gaining wider acknowledgement across the globe, the provision and availability of mental health services for elderly may not be at par. Mental health of elderly need to be understood in different perspective, who might be at higher risk of misperception or biased impression of their mental health needs, eventually leading light on mental health issues of elderly, including cognition, psychiatric and medical illness, loneliness and suicide. Issues related to ageing as well as environmental are also discussed. The book also highlights on the approaches and challenges of psychological intervention for the elderly.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has consistently proven to be a practical and effective approach to address the complexities of mental health. This book offers a carefully curated collection of case studies that illustrate the application of CBT in varied and sometimes unconventional contexts, reflecting real-world scenarios and challenges faced by therapists. Each case is presented in the book as a detailed narrative, beginning with assessment and moving through intervention strategies and outcomes. The cases not only demonstrate the foundational principles of CBT but also emphasize its flexibility and adaptability when tailored to unique individual needs and cultural settings. A particular focus of the book is on expanding the understanding of CBT beyond traditional settings and diagnoses. Throughout the book, the emphasis remains on practical application, ensuring that the material is accessible and relevant to professionals at all stages of their careers. The case studies also highlight the importance of therapist growth, both professionally and personally, as part of the therapeutic journey. Through these narratives, the book underscores the potential of CBT to create meaningful change while addressing the evolving landscape of mental health care.

Healthy Brain: Way to healthy life is a non-fiction book which readers can use as a self-help guide to understand the intricate relationship of brain’s health with one’s overall health. The book aims to create an awareness among all regarding the importance of brain health and its implications on overall well-being of an individual. The chapters focus on different health behaviors that are important for maintaining an optimum brain health, intending to improve the health and wellness. The book will have equal interest for adolescents, adults, and elderly people. The book will appeal to young adults who are conscious about their health, as well as to middle aged and elderly who are concerned about their growing age and declining vigor.