AI in Mental Health: Virtual Therapists
AI “virtual therapists” are expanding access with 24/7, low‑cost support—often delivering CBT/behavioral activation–style guidance via chat or voice—but current evidence supports them as adjuncts or low‑intensity aids, not replacements for licensed care, especially for complex or crisis cases where human clinicians remain essential. Reviews highlight potential benefits (access, engagement) alongside gaps in clinical evidence, limits … Read more