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Cogent Mental Health
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Human-Centered AI for Mental Health: User Experience, Trust, and Behavioral Implications
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Article Collection Guest Advisor(s)
Dr. Mohammad Amin Kuhail,
Zayed University
mohammad.kuhail@zu.ac.ae
Dr. Afsana Faheem,
University of Birmingham Dubai
a.faheem.1@bham.ac.uk
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Human-Centered AI for Mental Health: User Experience, Trust, and Behavioral Implications
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are rapidly becoming integrated into mental health contexts through conversational agents, generative AI systems, digital therapeutics, and decision-support tools. These technologies promise to expand access to psychological support, reduce barriers to care, and provide scalable mental health interventions. At the same time, the growing presence of AI in emotionally sensitive domains raises important questions about how individuals perceive, interact with, and rely on these systems.
This Article Collection focuses on the human behavioral dimensions of AI-enabled mental health technologies. Specifically, it seeks to examine how users experience AI systems designed for mental health support, how trust and emotional reliance develop in human–AI interactions, and how these technologies influence psychological well-being, help-seeking behaviors, and perceptions of care.
Rather than focusing exclusively on technical system performance, this Collection emphasizes human-centered perspectives, including user experience, behavioral responses, and psychological outcomes associated with AI-mediated mental health support. Contributions may examine how individuals interpret, adopt, trust, or resist AI systems in mental health contexts, as well as how these technologies shape human behavior, decision-making, and emotional support practices.
As generative AI and conversational agents become increasingly accessible, understanding their psychological and behavioral implications is critical for responsible innovation. This Article Collection aims to bring together interdisciplinary research from psychology, human–computer interaction, digital health, and behavioral science to better understand the role of AI in shaping contemporary mental health support.
We welcome original empirical studies (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods), scoping reviews, theoretical and conceptual contributions, design research and prototype evaluations, ethical and policy analyses, and methodological papers. Submissions should clearly outline the behavioral, psychological, and societal implications of AI-enabled mental health technologies.
This Call for Papers targets interdisciplinary researchers and practitioners in:
- Human–Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry
- Digital Health and Health Informatics
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Ethics, Science & Technology Studies, and Policy
- Behavioral Health and Counselling
The Collection is particularly relevant to scholars working on conversational agents, generative AI, digital therapeutics, youth mental health, and culturally responsive AI systems.
Please contact Dr. MK Huffman at mary.huffman@taylorandfrancis.com with any queries regarding this Article Collection.
Please be sure to select the appropriate Article Collection from the drop-down menu in the submission system.
Dr. Kuhail is an Associate Professor specializing in human–computer interaction, conversational AI, and ethical AI design in sensitive domains, including mental health and education. He has published extensively in journals such as International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, Computers in Human Behavior, Computers in Human Behavior Reports, Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies, and Information Technology & People. His research examines trust, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and emotional reliance in AI-mediated care systems. He has led multiple funded research projects and authored several books on chatbot design and human-centered AI. He has extensive reviewing experience across HCI, AI, and behavioral science journals and advocates for transparent, culturally informed AI systems in mental health contexts.
Dr. Faheem is a Chartered Psychologist (BPS) and Programme Director of MSc Clinical Psychology and MSc Mental Wellbeing. Her work integrates clinical psychology, digital health innovation, and culturally responsive care. She has participated in major clinical trials including REFUEL-MS and ROSHNI-2 and collaborates with industry partners on VR and AI-supported therapeutic tools. She brings deep expertise in diversity, equity, and digital mental health integration. Dr. Faheem has extensive experience mentoring aspiring clinical psychologists and evaluating digital interventions within institutional contexts.
The Guest Advisors declare no conflicts of interest regarding this work.
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All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo desk assessment and peer-review as part of our standard editorial process. Guest Advisors for this Collection will not be involved in peer-reviewing manuscripts unless they are an existing member of the Editorial Board. Please review the journal Aims and Scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.