Toward clinical integration of generative AI in mental health: personalization, multimodality and inter-entity experience — Frisone et al. (2026)

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The integration of conversational agents (CAs) into mental health care presents a promising yet complex frontier. These systems have demonstrated potential in expanding access, enhancing user engagement and providing scalable support, particularly in contexts where human clinicians are unavailable. Despite these advantages, CAs face two fundamental limitations: their quality of interaction and the ability to facilitate self-reflection. This perspective article provides a theoretical framework with clinical relevance, identifying the critical challenges that must be addressed to transition…