We hear constantly that people need human connection. That isolation is dangerous.That people should reach out.That support starts with talking to someone. And sometimes that is true. Human connection can be incredibly important, especially during difficult periods of life. But the way this idea is often discussed assumes something much broader:that human connection is universally…
Why the debate about AI in mental health keeps confusing very different tools. Over the past year, warnings about the dangers of AI in mental health have become increasingly common. Articles describe people forming unhealthy attachments to chatbots, conversations that reinforce delusional thinking, and the risks of relying on systems that were never designed to…
For more than 25 years I’ve worked with people as a therapist, trainer, and supervisor. During that time I’ve supported individuals directly, trained thousands of practitioners, and spent many years inside the systems that shape how support is offered. That experience gives you a fairly clear view of what works, what doesn’t, and where people…