Raw LLM Responses

Oh gosh trust me there is no shortage of work in the mental health field. Genuinely, many of us therapists are hopeful that AI can increase accessibility and reduce barriers to care and help to lift some mental health burden. For some folks, the corrective experience of human to human interaction is a necessity. And a well trained therapist will track progress and outcome markers to direct course of intervention, which may be more complex (though not impossible) for current AI functionality (e.g, nonverbal cues etc would require use of virtual reality type systems). But I think there is plenty of space for AI to play an exciting role in therapy interventions, and for some individuals, that may be just the right fit for their treatment. Just as there is space and need for E-based therapy, self-help books, etc. As well, it is likely that many of us will find a way to incorporate AI into the treatment plan when technology permits, again, to make therapy more affordable and accessible. Importantly though, we want to make sure it is evidence-based because the wrong responses can make outcomes worse, and poor outcomes can be deadly (though of course, as in all health professions, poorly trained or unqualified therapists can also be harmful). The systems need more testing and tailoring before we can confidently use them in this capacity, in my opinion. Edit: spelling and grammar (should have read through before I posted)