Integrating ChatGPT: Enhancing postpartum mental healthcare with artificial intelligence (AI) support

We are writing to extend the discourse on the innovative work published in digital health on the feasibility of videoconferencing-based therapy groups for postpartum depression and anxiety. The pragmatic evaluation demonstrated promising outcomes in terms of acceptability, appropriateness, and group process, suggesting that this modality is a viable alternative to traditional in-person therapy, especially in addressing the challenges faced by new mothers. Building on this study, we propose considering the integration of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools such as ChatGPT2 into such group therapy settings. ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI, has demonstrated considerable potential in generating therapeutic dialogs, offering empathetic responses, and assisting in therapeutic guidance. It can be employed as a supplementary tool to enhance the therapeutic process by providing personalized, real-time responses during or between sessions.