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Anyone who trusts an AI therapist needs their head examined
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Not sure..
Hooman therapists cost a lot of money, and a shitload of people won't get any help at all without AI.
So, I think it is fine. The potential damage is far less than no help at all. Just use a little common sense and don't take anything as a Gospel - just as when we see hooman therapists.
I think this is true and until we have easily accessible and free mental health services it is the next best option and far more likely to do good than harm.
I think passing judgement on people who are trying to get mental health assistance within their means makes you far more of a fucking loser.
You simply don't get it, there are shit loads of people who are struggling with their mental health and for various reasons they cannot find and/or afford a therapist. So yes, better to have an AI therapist than no therapist.