S2E1 - Mindful Machines: Generative AI in Mental Health.
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Can AI really support your mental well-being? In this episode of The Digital Health Pulse, we dig into a brand-new systematic review on generative AI in mental health. You’ll learn:
How GenAI models like ChatGPT and Bard perform at psychoeducation—and why users still raise red flags about accuracy
The surprising empathy scores of AI and where they fall short on the “human touch”
Mixed results on AI’s diagnostic chops and why caution is key
Deep-dive on cultural biases, privacy worries, and ethical pitfalls
Tune in for a clear, no-jargon exploration of AI’s promise—and its limits—in mental health care. 🎙️ #digitalhealthpulseSource: Wang, L., Bhanushali, T., Huang, Z., Yang, J., Badami, S., & Hightow-Weidman, L. (2025). Evaluating Generative AI in Mental Health: Systematic Review of Capabilities and Limitations. JMIR Mental Health, 12, e70014. doi:10.2196/70014