Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	117120
Country	South Korea

Category	Psychology, Social
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Artificial intelligence between the lines: Navigating economic inequality and mental health
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Jaewon Lee and Jennifer Allen
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Corresponding Author	Jaewon Lee, Assistant Professor, PhD, Department of Social Welfare, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon 22212, South Korea. j343@inha.ac.kr
Key Words	Artificial intelligence; Economic inequality; Mental health; Artificial intelligence literacy; Digital access
Core Tip	Artificial intelligence moderates the relationship between economic inequality and mental health in two ways. It can alleviate psychological burdens by improving access to care, or exacerbate distress by reinforcing digital and social exclusion. Building equitable systems and ensuring inclusive artificial intelligence use are essential for realizing its protective potential.
Citation	Lee J, Allen J. Artificial intelligence between the lines: Navigating economic inequality and mental health. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-01 00:57
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-01 00:58
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-12 07:42
Return for Revision	2025-12-12 07:42
Revised	2025-12-19 08:53
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-03 02:39
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-03 10:38
Articles in Press	2026-02-03 10:38
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