National· August 16, 2026 at 11:44 p.m.
AI in Mental Health: Expert Advocates for Cautious Embrace
Key takeaways
- AI can be beneficial for mental health tasks like screening and triaging patients
- Dr. Goldenberg advocates for using AI as a tool, not a replacement for human therapists
- Privacy and potential biases are concerns in AI systems
An expert has urged the mental health community to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a therapeutic tool, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining caution regarding its capabilities. The call comes amid growing interest in leveraging AI for mental health support.
