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Kambeitz, Joseph ORCID: 0000-0002-8988-3959 and Meyer-Lindenberg, Andreas (2025). Modelling the impact of environmental and social determinants on mental health using generative agents. npj Digital Medicine, 8 (1). pp. 1-8. Springer Nature. ISSN 2398-6352

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Abstract

Mental health is shaped by socio-environmental determinants, yet traditional research approaches struggle to capture their complex interactions. This review explores the potential of generative agents, powered by large language models, to simulate human-like behaviour in virtual environments for mental health research. We outline potential applications including the modelling of adverse life events, urbanicity, climate change, discuss potential challenges and describe how generative agents could transform mental health research.

Item Type:	Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Kambeitz, Joseph UNSPECIFIED https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8988-3959 UNSPECIFIED Meyer-Lindenberg, Andreas UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-792508
Identification Number:	10.1038/s41746-024-01422-z
Journal or Publication Title:	npj Digital Medicine
Volume:	8
Number:	1
Page Range:	pp. 1-8
Date:	17 January 2025
Publisher:	Springer Nature
ISSN:	2398-6352
Language:	English
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie > Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie
Subjects:	Psychology
['eprint_fieldname_oa_funders' not defined]:	Publikationsfonds UzK
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/79250