The Role of Artificial Intelligence Large Language Models and Deep Learning in Mental Health Support: A Multidimensional Analysis of Effectiveness, Ethical Issues, and St

Université Angers, France

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Angers, PAYS DE LA LOIRE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 11 Mar 2026

23 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Université Angers
Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline

11 Mar 2026 - 22:00 (UTC)
Country

France
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

1- Evaluating LLM Use for Mental Health Prevention:

Investigate how LLMs associated with deep learning can be used to identify early signs of mental health disorders by analyzing digital diaries, questionnaires, voices features, physical attitudes, or simulated conversations.

Test scenarios where LLMs are used as supportive tools to prevent burnout among healthcare professionals by analyzing indicators of stress and fatigue extracted from user interactions.

2- Supporting Therapeutic Relationships:

Study the impact of LLMs associated with deep learning on the therapeutic relationship. How can these tools complement patient care provided by healthcare professionals? Can real-time interactions be considered as complementary support alongside regular therapy sessions?

Conduct an experiment to use an LLM as a "digital companion" to provide interim support between therapy sessions by responding to patient questions or providing stress management exercises.

3- Analyzing Ethical Issues and Acceptance of LLMs:

Explore the ethical issues associated with using LLMs in therapeutic settings: data confidentiality, algorithmic biases, and limitations in contextual understanding.

Study the acceptance of these tools by both patients and healthcare professionals: what are the barriers (e.g., perception of AI, trust, concerns about dehumanization of care) and what are the facilitators (e.g., flexible usage, immediate availability, accessibility)?

Full details here : https://amethis.doctorat.org/amethis-client/prd/consulter/offre/785&nbsp ;


Funding category: Financement de l'Union européenne
Cofund MSCA Horizon Europe
PHD Country: France


Where to apply
Website
https://www.abg.asso.fr/fr/candidatOffres/show/id_offre/135221

Requirements
Specific Requirements

can be of any nationality

should comply with the mobility rules: they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the deadline of the call

can go on short term secondments (3 months)

must not have a doctoral degree

must settle in France


Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Université Angers
Country
France
City
ANGERS
Geofield


Contact
Website

https://breath.univ-angers.fr/

STATUS: EXPIRED

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