AI therapy may help with mental health, but innovation should never outpace ethics

Early research on Therabot and ChatGPT shows promise for anxiety, depression and quality of life, but there are big questions about safety, access and equity.

Ben Bond, PhD Candidate in Digital Psychiatry, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences • conversation
May 6, 2025 • ~6 min

Why AI therapists could further isolate vulnerable patients instead of easing suffering

Does the growing popularity of AI therapy herald the rise of the chatbot and the demise of the talking cure?

Nigel Mulligan, Lecturer in Psychotherapy, School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, Dublin City University • conversation
April 2, 2025 • ~6 min

Psychotherapy may change memories of childhood – here’s why practitioners should warn clients

Recent research shows childhood memories of emotion towards a parent may be malleable. Should psychotherapies warn clients about this potential side effect?

Lawrence Patihis, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Portsmouth • conversation
Feb. 5, 2025 • ~6 min

Feeling political distress? Here are coping strategies a psychologist shares with his clients

Politics in America have become more upsetting than ever for big chunks of the population, but there are ways to cope.

Jeremy P. Shapiro, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University • conversation
Jan. 22, 2025 • ~8 min

Is ‘coaching’ a shortcut to mental health care? Not so fast − here are key differences

A professor of psychiatry unpacks what to consider if you’re looking for help with physical or mental health and are considering using coaching services.

Emily Hemendinger, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~9 min

Navigating mental health treatment options can be overwhelming – a clinical psychologist explains why it’s worth the effort

Knowing which kind of provider to see and how to access help can be half the battle.

Bryan Cochran, Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training, University of Montana • conversation
July 8, 2024 • ~10 min

New treatment for postpartum depression offers hope, but the stigma attached to the condition still lingers

Half a million new mothers in the US suffer from postpartum depression every year, yet a lack of awareness and stigma toward the condition keep many from getting the help they need.

Shannon Pickett, Professor of Psychology and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Purdue University • conversation
Oct. 19, 2023 • ~11 min

Medication can help you make the most of therapy − a psychologist and neuroscientist explains how

Combining psychotherapy with medication can lead to more immediate and enduring results by boosting the brain’s neuroplasticity.

Rebecca Price, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
Aug. 28, 2023 • ~9 min

The power of short breaks, movement and other practices on improving mental health – 4 essential reads

Researchers suggest it is important to build daily habits that support mental well-being and seek care when necessary.

Jacqueline Kim, Editorial intern • conversation
July 27, 2022 • ~6 min

Therapy on the go: Mildly depressed or simply stressed, people are tapping apps for mental health care

How do mental health apps compare to in-person therapy? A social worker and expert on technology and human services explains.

Lauri Goldkind, Associate Professor of Social Work, Fordham University • conversation
June 6, 2022 • ~8 min

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