therapy – NEWJ https://www.thenewj.in THE NEWJ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:58:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 The DIY therapy: When mental health advice comes from artificial intelligence https://www.thenewj.in/2026/02/05/the-diy-therapy-when-mental-health-advice-comes-from-artificial-intelligence/ https://www.thenewj.in/2026/02/05/the-diy-therapy-when-mental-health-advice-comes-from-artificial-intelligence/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:58:40 +0000 https://www.thenewj.in/2026/02/05/the-diy-therapy-when-mental-health-advice-comes-from-artificial-intelligence/

Online symptom checkers and social media are leading many to self-diagnose mental health conditions, often bypassing professional help. This trend, fueled by accessible yet often inaccurate content, risks misdiagnosis, inappropriate self-treatment, and delayed care, especially in regions with limited mental healthcare access. Experts urge caution, emphasizing the complexity of clinical diagnosis. ]]>
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