Can AI be Your Therapist? (Illustration credit: Midjourney)
More Americans are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) when struggling with mental health challenges.
Nearly 1 in 5 young adults have turned to AI chatbots such as ChatGPT for mental health support, according to a CNN report citing recent research.
From a shortage of mental health professionals and high cost of traditional therapy and counseling to the lengthy process to access care, AI-powered large language models (LLMs) are becoming an inexpensive and easily accessible mental health resource.
But are AI agents actually safe and effective when acting as counselors?
