Therapy
The AI therapist will see you now: Can chatbots really improve mental health?
The AI therapist will see you now: Can chatbots really improve mental health? Artificial intelligence-powered mental health tools are becoming increasingly popular, but their effectiveness and limitations are still unclear. The use of AI-based therapy has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in mild to moderate cases, with some studies suggesting that […]
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Is a ‘friend-apist’ what we really want from therapy?
Is a ‘friend-apist’ what we really want from therapy? The line between therapist and friend seems to be blurring in media depictions, such as the Apple TV+ series “Shrinking,” where therapists are increasingly entangled in their patients’ lives. The trend reflects a broader cultural shift away from trusting experts, which may be related to younger […]
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In The Last of Us season 2, Joel finally goes to therapy
In The Last of Us season 2, Joel finally goes to therapy The Last of Us season 2 introduces Joel’s therapy sessions with Gail, played by Catherine O’Hara. Gail is a new creation for the HBO series and not based on a character from the games. Co-creator Craig Mazin wanted to introduce a therapist early […]
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