HEALTHSCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
1 in 3 psychologists say their patients use AI as a second therapist
One-third of psychologists report patients using AI as a second therapist. Experts argue AI's design is 'antithetical' to mental health care despite growing reliance on it for support.
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