[ExI] Chatgpt is replacing therapists

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People Are Using ChatGPT in Place of Therapy—What Do Mental Health
Experts Think?
By Julia Landwehr     Published on May 13, 2023

<https://www.health.com/chatgpt-therapy-mental-health-experts-weigh-in-7488513>
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Some people on social media have also begun using these AI chatbots as
makeshift therapists. By presenting the technology with mental health
questions or crises, people can receive advice—often free
advice—without having to spend the time or money on therapy sessions.

One TikTok user went so far as to say they replaced their therapist
with an AI chatbot. “Today I officially quit therapy because I just
found the best free replacement: using ChatGPT,” the TikToker said,
recommending others may want to do the same.

This advice, however, is worrisome to healthcare providers who focus
on mental health.
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Therapy with a psychologist is expensive and can go on for years.
It is obvious why people want a quicker and cheaper solution.

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