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Where do you turn when you need a listening ear?

To a friend?

To a therapist?

For an increasing number of Americans, there's another possible answer. To a chat? To a therapist? For an increasing number of Americans,

there's another possible answer.

To a chatbot.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping many parts of our lives,

from work to education to healthcare.

And researchers are working to create safe,

evidence-based AI mental health interventions. At the same time, though, people are already

turning to AI chatbots and companions to provide mental health advice and support, even those that

were never designed to do this. So what are the promises, limitations, and risks of AI in mental

health care? How are AI tools being used in mental health care today?

Could they help expand access to care for underserved populations? What are the ethical concerns

around AI and mental health? And how might AI change what therapy looks like in the coming years?

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