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"A person wakes in the middle of the night, overwhelmed and needing someone to
talk to. But instead of calling a loved one or booking a counselling session,
they open ChatGPT.
Around the world, artificial intelligence chatbots are becoming companions,
coaches, sounding boards, and, for a rising number of people, unofficial
therapists.
Studies have found that many users turn to AI to discuss personal struggles,
seek emotional support, reflect on their feelings, and better understand their
mental health.
The appeal is easy to understand. Chatbots don’t judge. Unlike stretched mental
health services in countries such as New Zealand and Australia, they don’t keep
people on lengthy waiting lists.
But as AI tools become more involved in mental health, it is becoming
increasingly important to understand where the technology can genuinely help –
and where its limits lie."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
