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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 41 MIN

Can AI Give Safe Medical Advice?

from Sit and Stay: Run a Successful Mental Health Practice · host RipsyTech

Child and adolescent psychiatrist Tom Tarshis goes head-to-head with Alexa to answer real-world medical questions.What did she get right? What did she get wrong?--0:00 Introduction6:29 What are some scientifically proven therapies for treating depression in kids?12:24 What is the right dosing and time to take melatonin to help with falling asleep?17:20 I am taking 50 milligrams of Zinc a day. How does that sound?27:58 Magnesium and vitamin D ought take my anxiety away. Should I do that?34:22 What is the correct starting dose for Prozac for a child and an adult? 37:57 A word from Rai38:38 What's your take on patients sharing mental health issues with AI?40:19 Conclusion

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