Can bots improve our mental health?

Update: 2024-11-26

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Discover how the AI revolution is entering the world of psychology and clinical practice. Professor Simon Dennis shares his quest to craft AI-driven tools for therapy. Can bots help address the shortage of mental health professionals by providing affordable, 24/7 support? And what are the ethical, practical and philosophical questions behind using therapist bots as part of therapy treatment?

Find out more about Simon's AI-driven cognitive behavioural therapy tools.

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