{"id":94749,"date":"2025-06-02T15:09:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/gen-z-embraces-chatgpt-for-affordable-therapy-while-experts-caution-on-mental-health-risks-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T15:09:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:09:33","slug":"gen-z-embraces-chatgpt-for-affordable-therapy-while-experts-caution-on-mental-health-risks-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/gen-z-embraces-chatgpt-for-affordable-therapy-while-experts-caution-on-mental-health-risks-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Gen Z embraces ChatGPT for affordable therapy while experts caution on mental health risks | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<p>Young people from Generation Z are increasingly turning to ChatGPT and other AI chatbots as affordable, on-demand alternatives to traditional talk therapy.<\/p>\n<p>Users praise the AI\u2019s availability, non-judgmental responses, and lower cost compared to licensed therapists, with some claiming the chatbot has helped them more than years of conventional treatment.<\/p>\n<p>However, licensed mental health professionals caution against relying solely on AI for therapy.<\/p>\n<p>While AI can support therapeutic tools and provide consistent empathy without fatigue, it lacks the intuition, clinical expertise, and personalized care that human therapists offer.<\/p>\n<p>Experts warn that overdependence on chatbots may hinder users\u2019 ability to cope independently and could lead to inaccurate diagnoses or harmful advice.<\/p>\n<p>Recent incidents involving AI chatbots providing dangerous recommendations have raised concerns about safety, especially for vulnerable and underage users.<\/p>\n<p>Mental health organizations, including the American Psychological Association, urge caution and stress that AI should complement, not replace, professional care.<\/p>\n<p>They highlight the need for responsible development of AI tools guided by licensed experts to fill gaps for those unable to afford traditional therapy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Young people from Generation Z are increasingly turning to ChatGPT and other AI chatbots as affordable, on-demand alternatives to traditional talk therapy. Users praise the AI\u2019s availability, non-judgmental responses, and lower cost compared to licensed therapists, with some claiming the chatbot has helped them more than years of conventional treatment. 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