Chatbot turned therapist - HSJ Health Check

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Millions of people are turning to AI chatbots to manage their mental health, driven by a combination of long waiting lists and not meeting clinical thresholds for treatment.We cover how regulation is running to keep up with this surge in demand and why suppliers are not finding compliance straightforward. Also this week, the NHS has a legal duty to reach net zero by 2040. We discuss how – and how well – is it being held to account.

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This episode was published on May 1, 2026.

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Millions of people are turning to AI chatbots to manage their mental health, driven by a combination of long waiting lists and not meeting clinical thresholds for treatment.We cover how regulation is running to keep up with this surge in demand and...

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