I have a series of articles out on the role of artificial intelligence in mental health care. You may find these useful.
In the first article, I talked about the current landscape. AI therapy is about to make therapy a lot cheaper. AI-powered therapists have already done millions of sessions. Insurers and regulators are likely to welcome the new technology. A lot of clients will too.
In the second article, I looked at what to call the mental health service offered by AI. An AI therapist can't really do "therapy," but many clients will prefer it anyway. The title still matters when we look at how to regulate this form of mental health care.
Finally, I discuss how human therapists can thrive in a world of AI-based therapy. In that article, I list five things therapists can do to remain indispensable even in a world where cheap, on-demand AI therapy is widely available.
I genuinely don't know whether the arrival of AI therapy is good or bad overall. Like most things, there are upsides and downsides. I did my best in these articles to give a broad view, without championing or fear-mongering, so that you can come to your own conclusions. I know lots of therapists feel strongly in one direction or the other, and I tend to find the full range of viewpoints valid. Whatever your views, I hope you'll find the articles informative and helpful.
