US EditionMillions turn to ChatGPT as therapy alternative, raising concerns among experts
- Millions of people, including over 16,500 in the U.K., have turned to ChatGPT as a therapy alternative amid long mental health wait times by 2025.
- This shift arises from barriers like high costs, extended waits for services, and limited accessibility, leading users to seek cost-effective and convenient AI support.
- While some users report reduced anxiety and immediate relief through ChatGPT’s responses and prompts, experts warn AI chatbots lack the training and empathy required for complex mental health care.
- Dr. Christine Yu Moutier noted chatbots may fail to recognize self-harm risks and emphasized that AI tools are not substitutes for licensed therapists due to critical research gaps and regulatory absence.
- The trend suggests growing reliance on AI for mental health support but raises concerns about safety, adequacy of care, and the need for clearer standards and ongoing evaluation.
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