Patients Are Turning to Chatbots for Mental Health Help, Survey Finds

Source: APA Press ReleasesMore than 75% of psychologists report that their patients are discussing artificial intelligence in therapy, according to a survey of 1,200 psychologists by the American Psychological Association. The survey also found that patients are using AI for mental health support, to find a diagnosis, or for friendship and intimacy, and many patients are now supplementing their relationship with a mental health professional with advice from AI chatbots.