AI as a Therapist, Companion, and Romantic Partner: Emerging Roles, Benefits, and Risks for Mental Health in Participatory Medicine

Journal of Participatory Medicine · Published 2026-07-16 · DOI 10.2196/95153

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John Grohol

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2026

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Grohol, J. (2026). AI as a Therapist, Companion, and Romantic Partner: Emerging Roles, Benefits, and Risks for Mental Health in Participatory Medicine. Journal of Participatory Medicine. https://doi.org/10.2196/95153

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