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AI-powered mental health tools have exploded in the past year. Psychologists are using AI- tools to record sessions and write case notes. An Australian-developed AI-chat bot is fielding questions from employees about their mental health problems. And researchers are investigating if consumers will feel comfortable with AI-generated posts on mental health forums.
Some argue that if people turn to algorithms for smaller mental health problems, more professionals will be freed up to deal with clients grappling with complex, intractable issues.
But what are the ramifications for privacy, safety and the basic need for human connection?
By ABC4.2
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AI-powered mental health tools have exploded in the past year. Psychologists are using AI- tools to record sessions and write case notes. An Australian-developed AI-chat bot is fielding questions from employees about their mental health problems. And researchers are investigating if consumers will feel comfortable with AI-generated posts on mental health forums.
Some argue that if people turn to algorithms for smaller mental health problems, more professionals will be freed up to deal with clients grappling with complex, intractable issues.
But what are the ramifications for privacy, safety and the basic need for human connection?

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