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Koko used GPT-3 to counsel 4,000 people but shut the test down because "it felt kind of sterile." Users rated the AI responses highly. Cue the Twitter backlash.

Certain patients with bipolar disorder experience less depression and mania severity and improved quality of life when using an experimental smartphone app vs usual care, new research suggests.

Some experts assert the legislation is preemptive and may stifle innovation, while others argue it has the potential to improve patient access to meaningful healthcare.

With human therapists in short supply, AI chatbots are trying to plug the gap—but it’s not clear how well they work.

One company markets at-home doses, but the science isn't settled and safety concerns remain

When Pat Paulson’s son told her he was feeling anxious and depressed at college, Paulson went through her Blue Cross Blue Shield provider directory and started calling mental health therapists. No providers in the Wisconsin city where her son’s university is located had openings. So she bought a monthly subscription to BetterHelp, a Mountain View,

Mental health disorders affect an estimated 22% of American adults each year. Here youll find in-depth mental health information including care, and various mental health conditions.

The rapid proliferation of the online commercial therapy industry worries some traditional mental health professionals who have raised concerns about aggressive advertising for online services and whether patient care is compromised by inadequate training and pay for therapists working at some digital companies.

When Pat Paulson’s son told her he was feeling anxious and depressed at college, Paulson went through her Blue Cross Blue Shield provider directory and started calling mental health therapists.

When Pat Paulson's son told her he was feeling anxious and depressed at college, Paulson went through her Blue Cross Blue Shield provider directory and started calling mental health therapists.