'How are you using AI?' Your therapist should ask you that question, experts argue
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Experts argue therapists should ask patients about their use of AI chatbots.
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Your mental health provider may start asking about your AI chatbot use, potentially influencing your treatment plan.
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Experts are arguing that mental health providers should inquire about patients' use of artificial intelligence chatbots. A paper published in JAMA Psychiatry states that therapists should ask this question. This recommendation is presented as being on par with discussing sleep habits and substance use with patients. The experts suggest this inquiry is crucial for understanding patient behaviors in the digital age.
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