Artificial intelligence is no longer a far-off concept in mental health care—it’s happening right now. At a recent American Psychiatric Association Innovation Lab, an AI-powered program aimed at identifying biological markers of mental illness received major recognition, signaling that technology is playing an increasingly serious role in how we diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions.

While psychiatric medications can be life-changing, they sometimes bring side effects that can interfere with daily life

The findings suggest that adding (or “augmenting”) another medication can be a valuable option

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