Noticed more classmates using ChatGPT/Character.AI for emotional support rather than campus counseling. Wait times at our mental health center are 4-6 weeks, so I get it.
But as a psych major — I'm worried about:
- Reinforcement of maladaptive patterns
- No crisis intervention capability
- Privacy of sensitive data
Have any psych departments started doing research on this? Feels like an important emerging topic.