APA survey: 35% of psychologists report patients using AI as supplemental therapy
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Allison Parshall
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A new APA survey of over 1,200 U.S. psychologists reveals that 77% report patients using AI, with 35% saying patients use AI as an auxiliary therapist. Patients use chatbots for self-diagnosis, self-discipline, and mental health support. However, experts warn that AI's design is "antithetical" to proper mental health care, raising concerns about accuracy, privacy, and the therapeutic relationship.
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· 3 pulledOf the more than 1,200 psychologists surveyed, 35 percent reported having patients who use AI as an auxiliary therapist.
As many as 77 percent of U.S. psychologists reported that their patients are using AI.
Most of the survey respondents said they...
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