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Generative AI as digital therapy: What we know and how to make it better?

2025-09-16

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<p>Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) holds promise for addressing the global burden of mental health conditions by expanding access to care. This article critically reviews recent research evaluating Gen-AI chatbots for the treatment of common mental disorders. Methodological analysis reveals encouraging evidence for the formation of a therapeutic alliance between users and Gen-AI chatbots, but also unde...

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7fa8ac61-4ba3-5552-858f-22a8824bd357
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10.31234/osf.io/b26zh_v1
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