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Patients Use AI—Clinicians Should Ask How

JAMA Psychiatry 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2026.0451

April 01, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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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.

Corresponding Author: Shaddy K. Saba, PhD, LCSW, New York University Silver School of Social Work, 1 Washington Sq N, New York, NY 10003 (sks9496@nyu.edu).

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