In this episode of The Adaptive Mind, we sit down with Eliane Boucher, a social psychologist and behavioral scientist who transitioned from academia to become a leader in digital mental health. After spending a decade in psychology education, Eliane found her calling in the digital health industry where she's worked to develop evidence-based digital interventions that make an immediate impact on people's lives.Our conversation explores the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in mental health applications—both the long-established uses and the revolutionary changes happening today with generative AI. Eliane provides an insider's perspective on how companies are integrating AI into their products and the ethical considerations they should prioritize.What you'll learn:The distinction between traditional AI chatbots (which use predefined responses) and today's generative AI models that create unique content in real-timeHow AI is being used behind the scenes for personalization and recommendations in mental health applicationsWarning signs of "bad actors" in the digital wellness space who make unvalidated scientific claims using AI-generated contentPractical advice for consumers on how to evaluate whether a mental health app is using AI responsibly and ethicallyThe potential future of AI in creating truly personalized, integrated mental health interventions that address multiple conditions simultaneouslyEliane shares compelling insights about the challenges of responsible AI implementation, particularly regarding data privacy, algorithm bias, and the limitations of AI in replicating human empathy. She emphasizes that while AI offers tremendous opportunities for improving access to mental health support, human oversight remains essential—especially when working with high-risk populations.Whether a mental health professional or simply interested in how technology is reshaping healthcare, this episode offers valuable guidance on AI-powered mental health solutions.Listen on:The Adaptive Mind on SpotifyThe Adaptive Mind on Apple MusicThe Adaptive Mind on YouTubeThis episode is brought to you by Neurture, the science-based app to help you break habits:Install Neurture on AndroidInstall Neurture on iPhoneLinks & ResourcesLinks from This EpisodeAccess detailed show notes athttps://theadaptivemind.com/.Get the AppThis episode is brought to you by Neurture, the #1 science-based app to help you cut back or break habits. Install it for free today.Install Neurture on AndroidInstall Neurture on iPhoneFollow UsThe Adaptive Mind on SpotifyThe Adaptive Mind on Apple MusicThe Adaptive Mind on YouTubeNeurture on InstagramNeurture on X (Twitter)Neurture on YouTube

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