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My patients bring up ChatGPT on a regular basis, and for good reason. I've heard patients say that ChatGPT, or Claude, or Gemini, helped them figure out what to say when they finally reached out for help. A few patients have asked me directly whether they still need to see me at all when they can get advice from a chatbot instead. When patients ask me about using ChatGPT for their mental health, they're really asking whether it can replace a psychiatrist. My honest answer is

If you've never seen a psychiatric provider before, you probably have questions. What will they ask? How long does it take? Will they push me to take medication? Will it feel embarrassing? These are normal questions. Most of my patients tell me they were nervous before their first appointment. Some had been thinking about it for months before they finally reached out. The fact that you're here reading this means you're already closer than you think. Here's what the process ac