Key facts
- 77% of U.S. psychologists report patients discussing AI for mental health.
- Patients use AI for mental health diagnosis and companionship.
- Psychologists express concerns about AI safety, privacy, and distorted thinking.
- A survey included over 1,200 U.S. psychologists.
- Tech workers not using AI are 3x more likely to face layoffs.
- Gallup conducted research on tech worker layoffs and AI adoption.
A recent survey of over 1,200 U.S. psychologists indicates a significant trend of patients incorporating artificial intelligence into their mental health support systems. The survey found that 77% of these psychologists have patients who discuss using AI for various mental health purposes. These uses range from seeking diagnoses to finding companionship through AI interactions. Despite the increasing patient engagement with AI for support, a majority of psychologists harbor substantial concerns about the implications of this technology. Key areas of apprehension include patient safety, the privacy of sensitive mental health data, and the potential for AI to contribute to or exacerbate distorted thinking patterns among users.