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Patients Are Bringing AI Into Therapy. Therapists Aren't Ready.

A growing number of therapy patients are using AI chatbots between sessions, but a new survey reveals most psychologists feel unprepared to address this trend, raising concerns about clinical boundaries and ethical guidelines.

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Patients Are Bringing AI Into Therapy. Therapists Aren't Ready.
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By John Samuels, ContributorSource:

Forbes InnovationAI has become a silent third participant in therapy. Data shows most psychologists now have patients turning to chatbots between sessions.

AI has become a silent third participant in therapy. Data shows most psychologists now have patients turning to chatbots between sessions.

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