Legal and Ethical Implications of Mental Health Chatbots in the Light of the European Union Medical Device Regulation and the Artificial Intelligence Act

The master' s thesis provides a comprehensive exploration of the legal and ethical aspects concerning Artificial Intelligence-assisted chatbots in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders in the European Union with special focus on the European Artificial Intelligence Act and the Medical Device Regulation. The escalating mental health crisis in the European Union, intensified by global disruptions such as wars, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising living costs, highlights the critical need for effective and innovative solutions. Mental health chatbots have emerged as a significant advancement…