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Large Language Models for Mental Health Applications: Systematic Review

Large Language Models for Mental Health Applications: Systematic Review

Large Language Models for Mental Health Applications: Systematic Review

Authors of this article:

Zhijun Guo1 Author Orcid Image ;   Alvina Lai1 Author Orcid Image ;   Johan H Thygesen1 Author Orcid Image ;   Joseph Farrington1 Author Orcid Image ;   Thomas Keen1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Kezhi Li1 Author Orcid Image
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