Psychologists Say Patients Are Bringing AI Into Therapy Sessions: Survey
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Psychologists are reporting that over a third of their patients are incorporating AI into therapy sessions, with some even using it as an additional mental health professional. This trend raises concerns that AI may reinforce delusions, despite its potential benefits. The integration of AI in therapy is a growing phenomenon with significant implications for the mental health industry.
A new APA survey found that more than a third of psychologists have patients using AI as an additional mental health professional, even as clinicians warn that the technology can reinforce delusions.