The right to mental health in post-pandemic Spain: a legal reform and the integration of AI
The right to mental health in post-pandemic Spain: a legal reform and the integration of AI
Date
2024
Authors
Borgoño Serrano, María Ignacia
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Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has accentuated the need for comprehensive mental health care,
particularly for Generation Z in Spain. Despite existing healthcare policies, the Spanish National
Healthcare System (NHS) predominantly addresses severe mental disorders, often neglecting
non-severe mental health conditions. This oversight forces individuals to seek private
psychological help, which is not financially accessible for everyone, creating significant
disparities in mental health care access and quality.
This thesis explores the current limitations of Spain’s mental health care framework and
proposes the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as a solution. AI has the potential to
revolutionize mental health care by providing personalized education, preventive care, and
assistance in diagnosis, thus addressing the gaps in the current system. The proposed AI
solutions aim to make mental health care more accessible and equitable, reducing the burden on
public health services and improving mental health outcomes.
By advocating for a shift from viewing mental health care as a luxury to recognizing it as
a basic human right, this research aims to foster a more inclusive and supportive mental health
care system in Spain, ultimately improving the well-being of Generation Z and the broader
population.
KEYWORDS: Mental Health, Spanish National Healthcare System, Artificial Intelligence,
Fundamental Right, Gen Z, Pandemic and Legal Framework
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Second semester University: University of Vilnius
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mental health,
Spain,
artificial intelligence,
medical care,
COVID-19 pandemic