E260 - How AI and Chatbots Are Shaping Mental Health Care with Dr. Steven Chan

Listen to this episode from NEI Podcast on Spotify. In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Steven Chan about the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in psychiatry. They explore practical, real-world applications of AI in clinical settings, highlighting both the benefits and limitations of current technologies. The conversation also looks ahead to the future of AI in mental health care as advancements continue to accelerate.  Steven Chan, MD, MBA, is a clinical informaticist and psychiatrist, as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He is also the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of AsyncHealth. Dr. Chan’s research focuses on telepsychiatry and digital mental health.  Andrew J. Cutler, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.  Resources  Readiness Evaluation for Artificial Intelligence (READI)  APA App Advisor  Never miss an episode!🎙SUBSCRIBE to the NEI Podcast– available on all your favorite platforms: https://nei.global/podcast  Interested in Psychopharmacology?  Learn about the NEI Master Psychopharmacology Program: https://nei.global/mpp   Stay updated with email alerts and join our conversations on social. Follow us on:  YouTube: https://nei.global/youtube  Instagram: https://nei.global/instagram  LinkedIn: https://nei.global/linkedin  Facebook: https://nei.global/facebook  X: https://nei.global/twitter