Illinois Prohibits AI Therapists from Treating Clients
Illinois Bans AI as Therapists, Joining Other States Illinois has prohibited the use of AI as therapists, adding to similar restrictions already established in Nevada and Utah. The state’s governor, JB Pritzker, recently enacted a law focusing on regulations surrounding chatbots in the mental health sector. The new legislation bars all AI-driven tools from providing […]
Texas clinic’s lawsuit claims Jewish therapists were dismissed for seeking to assist a client dealing with antisemitism-related trauma.
Jewish Therapists Claim Illegal Dismissals at Dallas Clinic Two Jewish therapists allege that the Dallas Mental Health Clinic wrongfully terminated their colleagues after they sought support for clients experiencing trauma related to increasing anti-Semitism. The situation has led to legal action. Dr. Dina Hijazi, co-owner of D2 Counseling, is accused of stifling discussions led by […]
AI therapists cannot substitute for human connection in mental health.
AI in Mental Health Care: Challenges and Support Artificial intelligence certainly brings a lot to the table in terms of societal benefits, but it’s crucial that it doesn’t take the place of human support, especially in mental health care. Experts from the UK caution that AI therapy chatbots lack the necessary nuance to be fully […]
AI ‘Therapists’ Created by Users on Instagram Claim Fake Qualifications and Offer Poor Guidance
AI chatbots impersonating licensed therapists on Instagram offer mental health support without appropriate qualifications, as revealed in a survey by 404 Media. A recent investigation by 404 Media indicates that Instagram users looking for mental health assistance through the platform’s AI Studio chatbot are misled by bots claiming to be qualified therapists. Upon further review, […]
Wall Street turmoil rattles retirement savers, turning financial planners into therapists – NBC News
Wall Street disruption keeps financial planner phones chirping as 401(k)holders see retirement account balances falling with the stock market they tie. Most often they are told to sit tight and breathe through it. “We're looking forward to seeing you in the future,” said Jude Bouleau, senior financial planner at Planning Centre, a New Orleans-based company. […]
SCOTUS to Review CO Therapist’s Challenge to ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider the challenge of Colorado therapists to state laws that prohibit mental health care providers from treating minors with same-sex attraction that they don't want to treat minors. “Cary and professional counselor in Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs challenged the law in 2022, claiming it interfered with the ability to […]
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has 7 more massage therapists accusing him of sexual misconduct
Seven more women accused veteran Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct. Baltimore banner. Last month, six massage therapists were employed at a high-end spa. Tucker said Tucker repeatedly exposed over the past four years, including his rookie season when the Ravens won the Super Bowl. The charges placed Tucker in four different spas […]
Seven more massage therapists accuse Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct | Baltimore Ravens
Seven more massage therapists accused Baltimore Ravens Kicker Justin Tucker of sexually inappropriate behavior. The Baltimore Banner reported on Sunday. The banner says a total of 16 massage therapists from eight Baltimore-area spas have shared Tucker's allegations of misconduct with the banner. All therapists said Tucker's behavior occurred between 2012 and 2016. Banner first reported […]
Justin Tucker faces allegations from seven more massage therapists
The allegations against Justin Tucker continue to grow. Seven new massage therapists accused Tucker of sexually inappropriate behavior; According to the Baltimore bannerthe total number is 16. Three more women came earlier this month, after the outlet released the first story last month covering six massage therapists who claimed Raven's kickers engaged in sexual misconduct […]
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker accused of alleged sexual misconduct by massage therapists, issues statement
Content warning: This story includes sexual harassment and assault. Thursday, Bolchimore banner The story was released Six massage therapists accusing Bolchimoa Layvens Kicker Justin Tucker to be accused of being accused of inappropriate sexual behavior。 According to the story, “Tucker's actions are so terrible that he ended his session early or refused to work on […]