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Oct 2024
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Does AI therapy work? I had a session to...

David B. Feldman - psychology | social science | politics | mental health
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More and more people are using ChatGPT and other chatbots for psychotherapy and mental health. But, are they any good? I have a counseling session with AI and find out. Also watch this episode on video at https://youtube.com/@psychologyin10minutes

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