The Perils of Relying on AI for Mental Health Support

Perhaps you’ve used it to help spruce up a resume, write a report or find a recipe — but have you ever turned to artificial intelligence for your mental health?

A.I. therapy is a growing trend, but could turning to a bot for deeply personal life advice be a problem in itself?

Host Melanie Ng speaks with psychotherapist Roxanne Francis about the benefits and potential dangers around using algorithms to process emotions.

Read more about Roxanne Francis here: https://www.francispsychotherapy.com/about

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