‘How Are You Using AI?’ Therapists Should Ask You That Question, Experts Argue

"Mental Health Providers Urged to Ask About AI Chatbot Use: A New Study Suggests That Asking Patients About Their Use of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Could Be Just as Crucial as Inquiring About Sleep Habits and Substance Use. As the popularity of AI-powered chatbots continues to grow, researchers are warning that mental health providers may be missing a critical piece of information about their patients' lives. A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry argues that asking about AI chatbot use could help providers better understand patients' mental health and provide more effective care. But what exactly do these chatbots do, and how might they be impacting our mental well-being?"

A paper in JAMA Psychiatry says mental health providers should ask if patients are using artificial intelligence chatbots, just as they would ask patients about sleep habits and substance use.