Generative AI has managed to permeate every nook and corner of our lives, ingraining itself across sectors, businesses, and professions.
One such niche where AI shows a lot of promise, with just as many drawbacks and concerns, is mental health counseling and therapy.
What was once thought to be the last to get disrupted by AI, is already witnessing an unprecedented onslaught by AI-enabled chatbots in recent months.
This might sound great, or absolutely dystopian, depending on how you perceive it, but it certainly cannot be ignored.
In this article, we take a deep dive into this trend and the various promises, challenges, and threats that it poses to mental health treatment.
The Rise of Chatbots In Mental Health
Integrating AI chatbots in mental health care results from the increasing demand for accessible and scalable mental health services.
Traditional therapy often suffers from long waiting lists, high costs, and the stigma of seeking help.
AI chatbots address these challenges by providing immediate support, being available 24/7, and offering an anonymous and non-judgmental platform for users to express their…
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