14/07/2026
According to the article of APA (American Psychological Association) AI can assist with mental health (ignore some of the links to organisations as they are for US) -
“How to safely use AI for mental health information.
AI can be helpful for organizing thoughts, generating ideas, and prompting reflection, but it is not a substitute for care from a trained professional, especially for mental health needs.
AI should not be your only resource to relieve mental health symptoms. When possible, consult a licensed health care provider about your mental health needs.
AI may be useful for practicing skills or engaging in thought exercises in consultation with your provider.
Instead of using AI to supplement professional care, consider engaging a trusted friend or family member. Organizations such as APA, AFSP, SAMSA, and NAMI that offer research-backed, high-quality mental health information and support are also good resources.
Verify any mental health or medical information you receive from AI with a health care practitioner.
AI may use a confident or supportive tone, and even cite legitimate sources, but can still be wrong or missing key information.
AI is not an accurate way to diagnose mental health or medical conditions. Diagnosing requires comprehensive assessments that carefully consider many factors, situations, personal histories, and experiences.
AI is known to mistake routine difficulties and problems for mental health symptoms and, without appropriate context, may offer misleading or inaccurate diagnoses or treatment options.
AI can help you come up with questions or organize your thoughts before an appointment with a mental health professional.
Be mindful that the information you share with AI is not kept private, including test results and other health-related information.
Be honest with your mental health professional or health care team if you are using AI for support, so they can ensure what you’re learning aligns with your treatment goals.
Remember: Feeling better does not always mean getting better.
AI is designed to respond in ways that feel validating or relieving in the moment. That does not necessarily mean the response is accurate, safe, or helpful for your long-term well-being.”
