AI Tools for Therapy

Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto take a deep dive into the Sandy Hook shooting and the psychology of Adam Lanza, including his childhood, autism, parenting, and path toward violence. They also discuss gun laws and Alex Jones’s years of spreading conspiracy theories about the massacre. ...  Show more

[Rerun] What are the seven types of family annihilators? Why do these parents kill their family? Dr. Kirk Honda and Humberto explore the cases and the research. February 21, 2020This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% o ...  Show more

In this special episode, Dr. K is joined by Dr. Kirk Honda and Dr. Michaela Thordarson for a head-to-head comparison of how real therapists and AI (ChatGPT) respond to mental health questions. Together, they react to anonymous community submissions and live prompts, discussing wh ...  Show more

AI chatbots may already be the largest providers of mental health services in the United States, raising big questions about safety, effectiveness, and oversight. Dr. Rick and Forrest are joined by Dr. Nick Jacobson to explore the risks and opportunities of AI therapy: Can a chat ...  Show more

In this very fun episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest open the mailbag and answer questions from listeners about people pleasing, the potential (and pitfalls) of using AI as a therapist, and what to do when you develop strong feelings for your therapist. They discuss existential themes ...  Show more

Haesue Jo from BetterHelp, the world’s largest therapy platform, joins me today for an important conversation. We’re breaking down the many stigmas about mental health, why everyone can benefit from therapy and how to find the right fit that sticks. So if you’ve got anything on y ...  Show more