AI-generated images of depression depict more stereotypes and arouse greater stigmatization, study suggests

MedicalXpress | Mai 08, 2026

Images generated using artificial intelligence (AI) depict more stereotypes and stigmas around depression than images used by the media to illustrate the disease. This is the main conclusion of a study on the perception held by different groups—including associations of patients, young people and communication professionals—of the images used by the media when talking about depression.