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April 3, 2026JAMA Psychiatry5 citations

Patients Use AI—Clinicians Should Ask How

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SSShaddy K. SabaWWWilliam B. Weeks

Key Points

  • The article aims to explore how patients interact with AI for mental health support and how clinicians can assist them.
  • Reviewed literature on AI use in mental health treatment.
  • Identified common patient concerns regarding AI.
  • Developed recommendations for clinicians to support patients effectively.
  • Patients increasingly rely on AI for mental health resources.
  • Clinicians face challenges in addressing misinformation about AI.
  • Recommendations include personalized guidance for patients navigating AI tools.

Abstract

This article discusses the increasing prevalence of individuals seeking mental health help from artificial intelligence (AI) and recommends strategies to help patients navigate AI use.

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Saba et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5ecb5a333a821460d7b2https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2026.0451
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