Integrating large language models in mental health practice: a qualitative descriptive study based on expert interviews.

Background: Progress in developing artificial intelligence (AI) products represented by large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI's ChatGPT has sparked enthusiasm for their potential use in mental health practice. However, the perspectives on the integration of LLMs within mental health practice remain an underreported topic. Therefore, this study aimed to explore how mental health and AI experts conceptualize LLMs and perceive the use of integrating LLMs into mental health practice.