Episode 8, Season 6: AI and Mental Health: Why Should I Care?!
If you’ve been side-eyeing the rise of AI in mental health, this episode of Practical for Your Practice is one you don’t want to miss. Dr. David Cooper, Executive Director of Therapists in Tech and member of the APA's Mobile Health Tech Advisory Committee (AND one of our EBP Conference 2025 PMI workshop presenters), joins us for a down-to-earth and engaging deep dive into what AI actually means for therapists. Spoiler: it’s not Skynet.
Dr. Cooper breaks down the basics of generative AI, including what GPT really stands for and why therapists shouldn’t fear it—but should understand it. He explains how AI is being used in the behavioral health field with a focus on doing so ethically. This episode is your permission slip to play. Whether you’re AI-curious or totally intimidated, you’ll walk away with practical tips, reassuring insights, and a renewed sense of purpose. So go ahead—press play, stay curious, and start exploring how AI can actually help you do your job better.
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Show Notes:
David Cooper, Psy.D., is a digital health expert who is currently the Executive Director of Therapists in Tech, the largest organization of clinicians in digital mental health. He has worked with organizations like the US Department of Defense, the AMA and FDA, Teladoc and many top hospitals in the US on their digital health strategies and portfolios.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Therapists in Tech
- Dr. Cooper’s PMI workshop: Ethics in Digital Health: A Guide on How to Approach the New Way We Practice Pre-Meeting Institute (6 May, 1 - 4 p.m. ET)
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