Awareness regarding mental health has gained prominence in recent years, and there has been a welcome increase in stakeholders’ efforts to enhance the efficacy of existing treatment approaches, make them more customized to patients, while addressing socio-cultural factors. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) makes inroads in almost all services including health, mental health cannot be left behind. Compared to other medical fields, there is relatively lesser presence of lab-based tests in diagnostic and management of mental health issues. Thus, it is intriguing to understand if AI has reliable implications in mental health services, and if implemented can bring significant change in enhancing efficiency of services and empowering professionals. The present chapter provides a backdrop of AI essentials and their possible utilization in mental health.