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Can You Use ChatGPT as a Therapist? Exploring the Pros, Cons, and More

Zencare

In the past, if you needed emotional support, your options were limited: talk to a friend, see a therapist, or read a self-help book. Mental health apps like Wysa and Woebot have already tapped into this trend, using AI to simulate therapeutic conversations. How does ChatGPT compare to mental health apps?

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Mood Tracking: My System for Reducing Psychiatric Hospitalizations

Mad in America

It’s about learning to self-regulate, so that, if and when mental storms pass through, they no longer require such harsh societal intervention. Efforts at Self-Regulation Being placed in psychiatric hospitals at a rate of almost once per year was greatly disturbing, and it provided me with motivation to get my situation under control.

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Intergenerational Gaps and the Role of Technology in Psychiatric Leadership: A Trainee’s Perspective

Psychiatric Times

As the newest cohort in psychiatric training, they are digital natives, accustomed to rapid information retrieval, online simulations, and mental health apps. A similar divide exists in the field of mental health. Generation Z (Born 1997-2012) : More junior residents and medical students belong to this generation.

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The Future of Mental Wellness: Technology and Self-Reflection

Child Mind Intitute

At the Child Mind Institute, were committed to exploring how technology can support mental well-being, especially for teens. We believe that everyone can benefit from tools that promote self-reflection and emotional growth and that these tools can serve both as standalone resources and complements to professional mental health care.

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Top 10 Benefits of Counseling for Students in 2025

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

In 2025, as mental health awareness continues to grow, counseling is playing a more prominent role in education. This blog explores the top 10 benefits of counseling for students, highlighting how it enhances mental well-being, academic success, and overall personal growth. Why is counseling important?