Robots Are Besting Real-life Psychotherapists in Some Studies
Telling all to a psychotherapist has its downside, and robots hold an edge when it comes to opening up about certain issues.
That’s what stress management is about, that’s what psychotherapy is about, finding religion, or finding your loved one or your hobby — any of those, they give you more outlets, more of a sense of control, more of a sense of predictability, of social support. They give you the means to psychologically finesse ambiguous outside reality. — Robert Sapolsky
Psychotherapy is designed to offer emotional healing through the therapeutic connection between patient/client and therapist. But how many people might benefit from therapy and don’t engage in it because of the concerns they have? We may have an answer to that question.
In any profession or work situation, workers may be extremely stressed during the pandemic and, according to one survey, they believe that their company should support their mental health needs. Understandably, they are looking for help…
