{"podcast":{"title":"Beyond the Couch: AI in Psychology","slug":"beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology-7371090","podcast_index_feed_id":7371090,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology/","website_url":"https://beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e6ac8414-5251-4282-99ad-bb54fabe7da9/k8gsEM44v_wy33JvuntBs7Gz.jpg","author":"Ernest Wayde","episode_count":28,"summary":"Beyond the Couch: AI in Psychology bridges the gap between psychology and artificial intelligence, offering psychologists across all specialties clear, actionable insights into how AI is transforming the field. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, educator, organizational psychologist, or working in any psychological specialty, this podcast delivers expert perspectives on ethical integration, practical applications, and future developments to help you confidently navigate the digital transformation of our profession. Presented by ABPP and Wayde AI, with sponsorship from the National Register of Health Service Psychologist, this collaboration brings together psychological expertise and technological innovation to explore how AI can enhance psychological work while maintaining professional standards and human connection. Subscribe now to join a growing community of forward-thinking psychologists who are shaping the future of our profession.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T10:20:41.068540+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology-7371090"},"episode":{"title":"AI in Mental Health: Why Human Connection Still Matters with Prof. Munmun De Choudhury","slug":"ai-in-mental-health-why-human-connection-still-matters-with-prof-munmun-de-choudhury","published_at":"2026-08-25T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology-7371090/ai-in-mental-health-why-human-connection-still-matters-with-prof-munmun-de-choudhury","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology-7371090","url":"https://beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c92b1797-8e69-4ef6-8d75-af5c9c59116c.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Beyond the Couch: AI in Psychology, Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Prof. Munmun De Choudhury, J. Z. Liang Professor of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech and a leading researcher in computational social science, human-computer interaction, and digital mental health. Her work focuses on understanding how digital technologies and online interactions shape mental health and well-being. The conversation explores one of the biggest questions facing psychology today: How can we embrace AI in mental health without losing the human connection at the center of care? Prof. De Choudhury explains why mental health is fundamentally a human experience and why AI should be viewed as a tool that enhances, not replaces, the work of psychologists. She discusses practical ways AI can support clinicians, from summarizing information and identifying insights to helping psychologists better understand aspects of a client's digital life. The discussion also examines the rise of AI companions and \"AI buddies,\" particularly among young people, and what these new forms of relationships could mean for human connection. Prof. De Choudhury highlights both the potential benefits and risks, including emotional overreliance and the possibility of developing unrealistic expectations about relationships. The episode also explores her research into AI safety, cultural competency, language barriers, emotional overreliance, and using AI to encourage young people to seek appropriate mental health support. The conversation ultimately emphasizes the importance of AI literacy, responsible oversight, and ensuring that psychologists have a meaningful seat at the table when AI systems are designed and developed. Takeaways: -AI Should Enhance Human Connection, Not Replace It. -Mental Health…","meta_description":"In this episode of Beyond the Couch: AI in Psychology, Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Prof. Munmun De Choudhury, J. Z. Liang Professor of Interactive Com…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1881,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology-7371090/episodes/ai-in-mental-health-why-human-connection-still-matters-with-prof-munmun-de-choudhury/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology-7371090/ai-in-mental-health-why-human-connection-still-matters-with-prof-munmun-de-choudhury.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}