AI is Now Your Therapist and Spouse

Описание: According to the latest issue of the APA Monitor on Psychology, the top two trending topics for 2026 are about how people are interacting with AI for therapy and for companionship (and yes, some people are marrying their AI companion).

In this episode, we dive into these two APA articles to take a look at the positives and downsides of using AI in these "human-like" interactions.

As always, you can expect a little snarky commentary from me as well :D

There's just one long version this week. I was having trouble figuring out which parts to cut to make it shorter!

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Articles Mentioned:

Article: "AI, neuroscience, and data are fueling personalized mental health care”
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2026/01-0...

Article: "AI chatbots and digital companions are reshaping emotional connection”
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2026/01-0...

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This video is geared toward therapists of all kinds, including psychologists, MFTs, LPCCs, social workers, and others in the clinical counseling field.

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