“I tried an AI therapist – here’s why I won’t be giving up my flesh and blood psychoanalyst”

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“I tried an AI therapist – here’s why I won’t be giving up my flesh and blood psychoanalyst”

By Hannah Mackenzie

2 years ago

7 min read

AI-powered mental health apps are on the rise. But how do they compare to the experience of face-to-face therapy? Hannah Mackenzie puts one to the test. 


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