Your humanoid robot will see you now

Reports of 'AI psychosis' where individuals develop delusions involving chatbots or perceive the technology as communicating directly with them underscore the new psychological risks introduced by these tools.

We must balance the potential benefits of AI in mental health care with ethical responsibilities, writes Monique Auffrey, founder and CEO of Uplift Next Level Counselling and Consulting in Calgary.Photograph courtesy of Tomislav Jakupec, Pixabay.com

Opinion

BY MONIQUE AUFFREY

October 6, 2025

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in Canadian mental health care is a double-edged sword, shining with both promise and peril. As AI-powered chatbots, support tools and even humanoid robots become more present, their impact on mental health is increasingly visible esp...

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