Event: ADB-NHIS Technology Solutions to Noncommunicable Disease (NCDs) and Mental Health Workshop Digital Transformation in Social Protection: AI for Youth Mental Health in the Republic of Korea – Challenges and Implications for Developing Countries 06 July 2026 Author / Speaker Gayoung Park View File This presentation examines how AI is being used to support mental health, drawing on both the AI field and the Republic of Korea's own experience within the broader digital transformation of social protection. It explores what these tools offer for widening access, and the practical challenges they raise, from technical and ethical questions to governance, accountability, and the everyday concerns of practitioners. It closes with observations and implications for developing countries considering similar approaches. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Health ICT Social Development and Protection