People Are Using ChatGPT For Therapy. Here's What Mental Health Experts Think About That.

Before responding to Lum's typed messages, the program adds the preface: "As an AI language model, I am not a licensed therapist, and I am unable to provide therapy or diagnose any conditions. However, I am here to listen and help in any way I can." For Lum, who uses ChapGPT to pour out her feelings and not much more -- that's exactly what she's looking for. "I often feel better after using online tools for therapy, and it certainly aids my mental and emotional health," Lum told BuzzFeed News. "I enjoy being able to unload my thoughts on ChatGPT, and would consider this an improvement from journaling because I am able to receive feedback on my thoughts and situation."