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S2E1 - Mindful Machines: Generative AI in Mental Health.


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Can AI really support your mental well-being? In this episode of The Digital Health Pulse, we dig into a brand-new systematic review on generative AI in mental health. You’ll learn:

  • How GenAI models like ChatGPT and Bard perform at psychoeducation—and why users still raise red flags about accuracy

  • The surprising empathy scores of AI and where they fall short on the “human touch”

  • Mixed results on AI’s diagnostic chops and why caution is key

  • Deep-dive on cultural biases, privacy worries, and ethical pitfalls
    Tune in for a clear, no-jargon exploration of AI’s promise—and its limits—in mental health care. 🎙️ #digitalhealthpulse


    Source: Wang, L., Bhanushali, T., Huang, Z., Yang, J., Badami, S., & Hightow-Weidman, L. (2025). Evaluating Generative AI in Mental Health: Systematic Review of Capabilities and Limitations. JMIR Mental Health, 12, e70014. doi:10.2196/70014

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