The lack of mental health care access for Black women is a pressing issue, with only 4% of US psychologists being Black. This scarcity of culturally competent therapists can make it difficult for Black women to find professionals who understand their unique experiences and challenges. However, a new AI-powered chatbot designed specifically for Black individuals offers a promising solution. Despite initial skepticism, the chatbot’s responses demonstrated a remarkable ability to validate and acknowledge the author’s feelings and experiences with code-switching, racism, and microaggressions. While AI therapy is not a replacement for human therapists, it could be a valuable tool for Black women who face barriers to accessing mental health care. Moreover, this technology highlights the need for increased representation and training of Black therapists, as well as the importance of creating culturally sensitive mental health resources that address the diverse needs of all individuals.
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Personally, I would not feel comforted by an LLM telling me racism is real, but the last bit makes total sense, “… this technology highlights the need for increased representation and training …”
Better than nothing, I’m sure, but this country has a BAD habit of turning, “better than nothing” in to the only option available, and usually at a stupid price…
