AI-Enhanced Crisis Counseling Training Completes Phase III Trial — Implications for Australian Mental Health Services
247 Health News Editorial
·7 Apr 2026
·3 min read
·clinical-trialsA completed US study evaluated AI-enhanced training for crisis counselors, showing promise for scaling suicide risk assessment skills. The research offers insights for Australian mental health services considering similar technology adoption.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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