Survey: 77% of US psychologists have patients who use AI for mental health support
A 2026 survey of more than 1,200 US psychologists found that 77% have patients who use AI for mental health support. Professional materials say making chatbots more culturally sensitive does not by itself make them safer, and trials of Therabot stress clinical oversight (21–22 September 2026).
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