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AI Chatbots and Mental Health – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1149 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1149 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com  for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Ryanneil Masucol Preamble Couple of days ago, I read an article in New York Times Opinion from Laura Reiley titled ‘What My Daughter Told ChatGPT Before She Took Her Life’. The title says what the content is. It is a heartbreaking story but Laura as mother, is still quite unemotional and balanced in her write up. (Link at the bottom) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into artificial intelligence chatbot platforms, including Meta AI Studio and Character.AI, for potentially engaging in deceptive trade practices and misleadingly marketing themselves as mental health tools. These platform may be utilized by vulnerable individ...

AI and Mental Health Support – Availability, Reliability and Concerns– Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1112 Dear Colleagues! This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1112 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans Blogs are published by Asrar Qureshi on its dedicated site https://pharmaveterans.com. Please email to pharmaveterans2017@gmail.com  for publishing your contributions here. Credit: Alexy Almond Credit: Matias Mango Preamble In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is permeating every aspect of our lives, from finance to fitness, it's no surprise that mental health support is also being influenced by this powerful technology. As mental health challenges become more common and accessible care remains scarce in many regions, AI-driven tools are emerging as potential game-changers. But should we truly rely on AI for something as sensitive and complex as mental health? The Rising Role of AI in Mental Health Mental health care is grappling with unprecedented demand. Long waitlists, limited ...