DeepSeek and Mental Health Support Among Chinese Youth

DeepSeek and Mental Health Support Among Chinese Youth: Use Cases, Risks, and Broader Implications explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing mental health care, providing innovative solutions to some of humanity’s most pressing emotional challenges. In a society where stigma, cultural barriers, and insufficient resources prevent countless people from seeking help, DeepSeek has emerged as a lifeline, offering accessible, empathetic, and culturally tailored emotional support to millions.Written by an experienced clinical psychologist and an AI expert, this book combines deep expertise from both fields to provide a unique perspective on the intersection of mental health and technology. It takes readers on a journey through the mental health crisis facing young people in China, examining the societal pressures, cultural norms, and systemic barriers that leave so many struggling in silence. Enriched by compelling case studies and critical discussions of ethical concerns that everyone needs to know to protect themselves in the AI era, the book delves into how DeepSeek—a groundbreaking AI-powered platform—is breaking down these barriers and redefining emotional care.Key Features:Fills a unique market niche by exploring the use of DeepSeek for mental health support in ChinaEquip readers with knowledge on the mental health challenges in China and the transformative potential of AI in offering non-judgmental, round-the-clock support.Offers insights into the ethical challenges associated with AI, particularly DeepSeek· Provides future research directions to explore and address emerging issues in AI and mental healthThis book is a must-read for anyone interested in using AI for mental health or already using AI, mental health professionals, AI enthusiasts, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and emotional well-being.

Dr. Olive WOO, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of clinical experiences in public settings. She is recognized as an associate fellow in Hong Kong Psychological Society and a fellow in Thanatology with the Association of Death Education and Counselling in the U.S.A. Olive has been serving as an Honorary Clinical Supervisor at both the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she contributes her expertise to the development of future psychologists. Olive is the author of the two guidebooks, Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals and Virtual Reality Interventions for Patients under Palliative Care: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals. She is also the founder of the evidence-based psychological intervention Flourishing-Life-Of-Wish-Virtual Reality Therapy (FLOW-VRT®).Dr. Yuk Ming Tang received the B.Eng., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, in 2000, 2003, and 2007, respectively. Following his graduation, he worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow with the Faculty of Medicine, CUHK. He is currently a Senior Lecturer with the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. He has published more than 80 articles in internationally refereed journals, including numerous contributions to top-ranked publications. His research interests encompass artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), the Internet of Things, digital twin technology, blockchain, and sustainable technology within Industry 4.0, as well as healthcare applications. Dr. Tang serves as the Lab-in-Charge and is a Key Member of several laboratories and Joint Research Centers focused on the development of projects involving AI and other advanced technologies.