Intelligent virtual agents in psychotherapy: a safety evaluation across high-risk mental health scenarios.

Rolvien L, Kruse L, Rings S, Zimmer C, Schauenburg G, Thams F, Brähler A, Rudschies C, Schneider I, Moritz S, Steinicke F, Gallinat J

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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-49764-w
Published: 2026 Apr 25
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@article{allodium:10.1038/s41598-026-49764-w,
  title = {Intelligent virtual agents in psychotherapy: a safety evaluation across high-risk mental health scenarios.},
  author = {Rolvien L and Kruse L and Rings S and Zimmer C and Schauenburg G and Thams F and Brähler A and Rudschies C and Schneider I and Moritz S and Steinicke F and Gallinat J},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Scientific reports},
  doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-49764-w},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-49764-w}
}

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L, R., L, K., S, R., C, Z., G, S., F, T., A, B., C, R., I, S., S, M., F, S., & J, G. (2026). Intelligent virtual agents in psychotherapy: a safety evaluation across high-risk mental health scenarios.. Scientific reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-49764-w

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