People are Using ChatGPT as their Therapist and It's Concerning...

In this video, I discuss how people are turning to ChatGPT for their therapist because they find it more accessible, cheaper, and helpful than a real therapist. However, what they do not know is how harmful, delusional, and dangerous using AI can be for therapy.

Resources to look into for free and affordable therapy:
-If you are on Medicaid, please know you can find therapists who are in network with you. I feel like so many people forget about this if they are currently on Medicaid. This is more affordable than traditional health insurance, and usually sessions are covered when you find someone in-network
-If you are employed and receive benefits, I would revisit your company benefits and see if they offer employee assistance programs (EAP), because sometimes mental health services are offered. While EAP is pretty limited to a certain number of sessions, it is still better than nothing. Also, some companies may offer discounted benefits to you. Again, this is only going to work for those who receive benefits at their job
-Look into sliding-scale pricing in your area. Sliding scale therapy is a flexible fee structure that is adjusted to someone’s income and what they are able to pay. The fee is negotiated between the provider and the client. You just have to call and ask! The Psychology Today Therapy Directory has a list of therapist and other providers who offer this.
-Community mental health centers in your city are a good option to look into. They are typically funded by the public or could be non-profit. They usually offer low-cost or free counseling services. You will need to do a search to find out what’s available to you in your city/town.
-Visit your local colleges and universities that have counseling and therapy graduate programs. Yes, you will be seeing students who are providing services to you, but they are being supervised by licensed professionals. They are usually low-cost cost like $20-30 per session, and some places will even work with you if you are experiencing financial hardship. This is separate from student counseling services, and anyone local can use these services.
-If you are college student attending school, your tuition is already covering all of your campus resources. Most campuses even community college campuses offer counseling services, so you won’t be charged anything additional if you chose to make an appt there. When I was in college and grad school, I heavily took advantage of the student counseling and therapy services my schools offered and it was a god send and didn’t hurt my wallet.
-opencounseling.com is a great website that can help you find providers your state that are either free or affordable based on your income.
-Calling hotlines is a big one and will always be free to use. I
Depression, suicide, and emotional distress
* 988 Lifeline: Call 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
* Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
LGBTQIA+ youth and adults
* LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4565
* Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
* The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
 Domestic violence and abuse
* National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
* Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
Sexual assault
* RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
* RAINN Live Chat
Substance abuse and addiction
* SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
* Alcoholics Anonymous: 1-800-839-1686

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