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Can a Computer Replace a Therapist?

Posted on July 29, 2008

It s an intriguing question, and one that entrepreneurs and researchers continually look at as progress is made with artificial intelligence and the increasing accessibility of the Internet can an online computer program be used as effectively with a family doctor as with a psychologist? The fact is, most people with a mental health disorder don t usually seek out a mental health professional at first. Instead, they contact their family physician or general practitioner (GP). The problem is that while GPs are really good at narrowing down what a problem is likely to be and treating mos...

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