Could an A.I. chatbot be your therapist?

Could an A.I. chatbot be your therapist? Researchers at Dartmouth tested a “therapy chatbot” and found it was effective at helping patients with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Patients would have a text conversation with the AI through a smartphone app. Researchers say the A.I. still needs oversight from a real person, but it could help those who don’t have access to a mental health professional.

You can read the full study right here.