AI Takes on Antidepressant Guesswork: Could This End Trial-and-Error Prescribing?

On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Yehudah Alcabes discuss about the new AI tool called Petrushka, being tested at Oxford University, could revolutionize how these medications are prescribed.

The Current Problem

Finding the right antidepressant often involves frustrating trial and error, with no guarantee of success.

AI to the Rescue

AI is used to analyze individual patient data, potentially matching patients with the most effective medication on the first try.

Potential Benefits

This could mean faster relief, fewer side effects, and improved outcomes for those struggling with depression.


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