January 29, 2024

Arete Coach 1162 Severin Sorensen "Exploring Generative AI ChatGPT 4.0 and its Ethical Use in Mental Health Settings"

1 hour 47 minutes

In Episode 1162 of the Arete Coach Podcast, "The AI Whisperer: Exploring Generative AI ChatGPT 4.0 and its Ethical Use in Mental Health Settings," host Severin Sorensen presents key insights from his keynote at the NASW-KY Seminar. The episode focuses on the role of AI in behavioral health, balancing technology and ethics. Sorensen, an accomplished executive coach and AI proponent, deep dives into AI's capabilities and challenges in mental health, advocating for its mindful application. Key topics include AI's impact on therapy, data privacy, and future prospects in mental health industries. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in the intersection of AI and mental health.

In this episode, Sorensen discusses the application and ethical considerations of Generative AI, specifically ChatGPT 4.0, in mental health settings. The discussion revolves around the potential of AI in enhancing behavioral health practices, addressing its capabilities, limitations, and the significant ethical concerns associated with its use. Sorensen, an experienced executive coach and AI advocate, emphasizes the need for a balanced approach in integrating AI into mental health, considering both the technological advancements and the ethical boundaries.

Severin Sorensen is an executive coach and the CEO of ePraxis LLC, a leading AI-enhanced management consulting, executive coaching, and talent recruitment firm. He hosts the Arete Coach Podcast, bridging the gap between the art and science of executive coaching. Sorensen is a best-selling author on Amazon with notable works including the "AI Whisperer" series (The AI Whisperer, The AI Whisperer Draws, The AI Whisperer Wizard Words) and "Next10: Coach Wisdom for Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and CEOs." He has presented at the British Psychological Society Research Conference and is an advocate for ethical AI use.

Significant topics explored in the podcast:

Generative AI in Mental Health
Ethical Use of AI in Therapy
AI’s Capabilities and Limitations
AI in Clinical Social Work
Enhancing Behavioral Health Practices
AI's Potential Impact on Mental Health Practice
Data Privacy and Security in AI
AI's Role in Coaching and Counseling
AI in Professional Development Training
AI’s Future in Behavioral Sciences

Severin demonstrates a guided prompt journey using layered prompts to help a senior behavioral health practitioner identify their next key hire using ChatGPT. Severin also prompts on how to query and find scholarly research on behavioral health and AI using Google Bard.

Key quotes by Severin Sorensen: “AI is changing what we're doing today.”“AI has the likelihood of becoming transformational for humankind.” “AI treats [people] as they are, without judgment.” “Understanding data doesn't necessarily give wisdom.” “AI can make decisions, offer advice, and solve problems by learning from human and digital inputs.” “AI can diagnose mental health disorders based on conversations.” “AI improves customer sentiment because it is non-judgmental.” “We need to understand when AI is not being wise.” “AI can create a lot of problems, like deepfakes and misinformation.” “We need the wisdom to understand when AI is offering valuable insights.”

The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io.

This episode was produced on January 26, 2024.

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