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The Risks of Dependence on AI Mental Health Chatbots

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With current physical and financial barriers to accessing care, people with mental health conditions may turn to artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots for mental health relief or aid. Although they have not been approved as medical devices by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada, the appeal to use such chatbots may come from their 24/7 availability, personalized support and marketing of cognitive behavioural therapy. However, users may overestimate the therapeutic benefits and underestimate the limitations of using such technologies, further deteriorating their mental health. Such a phenomenon can be classifi...... Read Full article on GretAi

AI-powered mental health chatbots developed as a tool to support therapy | 60 Minutes - Video

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The use of artificial intelligence in the field of mental health is a topic of growing interest and debate. In a recent episode of "60 Minutes", the popular television broadcast explored the development of AI-powered mental health chatbots as a therapy support tool. These chatbots are designed to offer support and guidance to individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. While these chatbots have the potential to provide much-needed help to those in need, some therapists have expressed concerns about the advice they may offer. The worry is that without human intervention, these chatbots could potentially provide harm...... Read Full article on GretAi

Ethical dilemmas arise as AI systems gain ability to display empathy in mental health care

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In a world where technology is increasingly intertwined with our feelings, emotion-AI harnesses advanced computing and machine learning to assess, simulate, and interact with human emotional states. As emotion-AI systems become more adept at detecting and understanding emotions in real-time, the potential applications for mental health care are vast. Some examples of AI applications include: screening tools in primary care settings, enhanced tele-therapy sessions and chatbots offering accessible 24/7 emotional support. These can act as bridges for anyone waiting for professional help and those hesitant to seek traditional therapy. ...... Read Full article on GretAi

The Tragic Story of the World's Heaviest Woman - Video

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The Sad Life of the World’s Most Obese Woman is a heart-wrenching journey of survival, struggle, and triumph. Charity Pierce, the internet sensation known as the most obese woman in history, endured unimaginable hardships throughout her life. From childhood trauma to the loss of her mother and betrayal by her fiancĂŠ, Charity's struggles seemed insurmountable. Charity's weight of 778 lbs made even the simplest tasks a monumental challenge. She relied on her daughter and boyfriend for assistance in everyday activities, such as cooking and bathing. Charity's inability to drive and shame of her appearance kept her isolated from the outside world...... Read Full article on GretAi

The potential dangers of using AI simulations of deceased loved ones for mental well-being

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We all experience loss and grief. Imagine, though, that you don’t need to say goodbye to your loved ones. That you can recreate them virtually so you can have conversations and find out how they’re feeling. For Kim Kardashian’s fortieth birthday, her then husband, Kanye West, gifted her with a hologram of her dead father, Robert Kardashian. Reportedly, Kim Kardashian reacted with disbelief and joy to the virtual appearance of her father at her birthday party. Being able to see a long-dead, much missed loved one, moving and talking again might offer comfort to those left behind. After all, resurrecting a deceased loved one might seem...... Read Full article on GretAi