Artificial Intelligence (AI)

dartmouth just published the first ever (hard to believe tbh) therapy chatbot trial.

findings: 51% decrease in depression symptoms, 31% in anxiety symptoms, and 19% in body image / weight concerns

nits: small sample size (~100) of college students, would love to see outcomes compared with Crisis Text Line

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These findings are promising and highlight the potential of therapy chatbots in mental health support. Comparing outcomes with established services like Crisis Text Line could provide valuable insights for future research. Excited to see more!