{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 4: When AI Meets Therapy: Risks, Ethics, and Advocacy with Dr. Ajita Robinson","description":"In this episode of&amp;nbsp;The Mental Health Evolution Podcast, Rachel sits down with Dr. Ajita Robinson to explore the rapidly evolving role of AI in mental health care. They discuss the ethical, legal, and practical challenges of AI chatbots, the risks of unregulated technology, and what it means for both therapists and clients. Ajita shares her insights as a therapist, coach, and advocate, offering guidance on how the mental health field can protect both its professionals and the people they serve. Key Topics Covered:   The emerging use of AI in therapy and its potential risks   Legislative developments around AI in mental health   Advocacy for protecting the professional identity of therapists   How tech startups and insurance collaborations are reshaping access to care   Practical steps for therapists to advocate for the field and their clients   Articles Mentioned:   Manatt Health: Health AI Policy Tracker&amp;nbsp;\u2014 Keeping track of federal and state AI policy developments   Axios: Tech firms and states look to rein in AI chatbots\u2019 mental health advice&amp;nbsp;\u2014 The growing push to regulate chatbot therapy apps   Behavioral Health Business: CareFirst + Headway collaboration&amp;nbsp;\u2014 How insurers and startups are reshaping access to care   Connect with Us: Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.traumaspecialiststraining.com Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@thementalhealthevolution LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;The Mental Health Evolution Facebook:&amp;nbsp;The Mental Health Entrepreneur Connect with Dr. Ajita Robinson: Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@dr.ajitarobinson Facebook:&amp;nbsp;Dr. Ajita LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;Ajita Robinson Website:&amp;nbsp;ajitarobinson.com Music by Zach Harrison ","author_name":"The Mental Health Evolution","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/501993","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38155895\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38155895"}