FazTimes Media, JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has made a big step forward in mixing technology and health care. A humanoid robot called "Raseen" was officially unveiled at the Eradah Mental Health Complex in Jeddah. Its purpose is to help people struggling with addiction and teach them about the dangers of drugs.

The name Raseen comes from an Arabic word that means "clean.". It means focus, balance, and getting better. This AI-powered robot can talk, teach, and help with mental health, unlike most robots that can only do simple jobs.

Saudi Arabia wants to improve digital health as part of Vision 2030, according to Arab News. The start of Raseen is part of this plan. This plan is all about coming up with new ideas, stopping problems before they happen, and making more mental health services available.

Raseen is a robot designed to feel and behave like a person.

The unique thing about Raseen is that it acts and talks like a person. It wears folk clothes from Saudi Arabia and engages in direct conversations with people and patients. It hears what they have to say, looks at their questions, and responds with correct medical knowledge.

Dr Khalid Al-Oufi, who runs the Eradah Mental Health Complex and is one of the best drug psychiatrists in the world, said Raseen does a lot more than just answer questions. People go to him one-on-one and tell him about their fears about addiction or mental health problems.

There is smart AI in the robot that helps it do many things, such as raising awareness, teaching both outpatients and inpatients, helping with routine tasks, and helping healthcare workers grow professionally.

Raseen's Part in Recovering from Addiction

Raseen helps psychiatrists by giving patients clear, organised information about addiction, what causes it, and the different treatment choices that are out there. This can happen in outpatient clinics or during therapy sessions.

The robot says these words in group therapy:

He understands the reasons behind drug abuse and the devastating consequences that follow.

These are some common signs that someone may be having trouble with addiction.

There are strategies to prevent relapse.

Dr Al-Oufi also said that Raseen can make people feel better. Some people, especially younger ones, feel more comfortable talking to a machine than to a real person. This can make them more willing to get help from pros.

Beyond Patients: Making People More Aware

Raseen does more than work in clinics. Other places he hangs out with people are schools, sports clubs, and even parks. His main goal is to make everyone in the community more aware of mental health issues and ways to avoid becoming addicted.

Al Jazeera says that Saudi Arabia is doing a lot to fight drug abuse, especially among young people. Robots like Raseen are being used to come up with new ways to make the message less scary and more captivating.

How AI can help mental health in the bigger picture

Globally, mental health care is increasingly utilising artificial intelligence. Many experts think that AI can help solve the problem of not having enough healthcare workers, even though there are worries about privacy issues, data misuse, and relying too much on machines.

The National Centre for Mental Health Promotion (NCMHP) says AI can help in several ways, including:

Early diagnosis: Identify signs of mental health problems before they become worse.
Help with treatment includes suggesting therapy options and tracking a person's progress in recovery.
Assisting in areas lacking mental health professionals is crucial.

The NCMHP also says that AI should only be used to help doctors and not replace them. In a new study, the centre says, "Technology should strengthen the bond between patients and their carers, not weaken it."

Locally and globally, people feel the impact.

People who live nearby see Raseen's story as more than just about high-tech tools. They see it as a new way to address mental health issues that affect many people. It can be difficult to talk about addiction and mental problems in an open way.

Raseen shows how new ideas can be changed to fit different places. Saudi Arabia has taken a different stance than many Western countries. People are more likely to accept it because they have used something common and intriguing.

In conclusion,

The fact that Raseen was introduced in Jeddah shows both the pros and cons of using AI in healthcare.

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