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Can AI Truly Stand In For Human Therapists?

Sep 20, 2025 · 48m

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Welcome back to #MentalHealth Stream on TopHealth! In this thought-provoking episode, host Vivek Nanda sits down with Karin Stephan, Co-Founder & COO at EarKick, for a deep dive into the fast-evolving world of AI-powered mental health support. With the recent shutdown of pioneering therapy chatbot Woebot, Karin unpacks what this means for the future of AI companions and the explosion of people turning to generative AI for emotional support. Together, they explore the real gaps in our curr...