Artificial intelligence and new horizons for psychology
The paper “Artificial Intelligence and new horizons for psychology” explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) technology with the field of psychology, analyzing the opportunities and challenges that arise. It discusses how AI can help advance psychological research, improve diagnoses, and personalize therapeutic treatments. The article examines the use of algorithms and machine learning models in analyzing behavioral data, identifying mental patterns, and predicting psychological outcomes. The paper also addresses the ethical and social implications of embedding technology into the human domain of psychology, emphasizing the importance of balancing tech- nological innovation with the respect for individuals’ privacy and integrity. The article concludes by suggesting possible directions for further research and collaboration between AI and psychology experts.
The role of psychological service in Pandemic Stress Disorder and the preservation of emotional welfare during Covid-19.
"The focus of this article is to propose a new psychopathology: Pandemic Stress Disor- der. Another objective is to present a broad and supportive view of associations, challenges and psychological coping strategies against Covid-19 with a focus on psychic prevention measures and not just social. Today there is an increase in pathogenic beliefs associated with the virus, fear and panic among health professionals and different age groups that may be affected by the virus. Updated information on virus mutations adds even more layers of accumulated negative emotional states. In comorbidity with pandemic stress itself and other disorders, these pathogenic attitudes call into question the psycho-emotional stability and healthy social behavior of the individual.Today, individual-patients intimidated by Covid-19 not only increase their efforts to safety but also fight with increase of superstitious thinking, severity and complexity of the disease with other comorbidities, which reduce the level of psychological well-being. To suc- cessfully meet these challenges, it is necessary to redefine the role of the health Psychologist and all health figures in the community, both for the study of the phenomenon, development, factors and consequences, and in psychoeducation for the management of panic anxiety and in the professional treatment of the person with Pandemic (Traumatic) Stress Disorder."