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AI chatbots and apps are increasingly being used for mental health support. But could these new tools carry hidden risks? In the second part of this special episode, host Alisha Wainwright continues her exploration of AI and mental health. After experimenting with AI therapy herself, she speaks with experts about how to stay safe when seeking help digitally and the challenges posed by unregulated tools. The episode also looks at the opportunities ahead, including how AI could help scale mental health interventions globally and inspire new forms of therapy. 🔔 Subscribe to Wellcome on YouTube: https://wellc.me/3Blh0c1 💬 SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/wellcome-trust/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellcometrust/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/WellcomeTrust Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wellcometrust.bsky.social/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcometrust 🔗 MORE FROM WELLCOME: Wellcome is a global charitable foundation. We want everyone to benefit from science’s potential to improve health and save lives. Read our latest stories, opinions and reports: https://wellcome.org/news-and-reports Learn more about our work: https://wellcome.org/what-we-do Find our latest funding opportunities: https://wellcome.org/grant-funding