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September 17, 2025Open Access

Human-AI Relationships and Their Therapeutic Implications

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COCiarán O’DriscollBMBettina MoltrechtMDMartin Dechant

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Overview

This exploration highlights how AI companions influence emotional wellbeing, indicating potential risks and clinical considerations.

Key Points

  • AI companions can simulate emotional bonds, yet they may not provide adequate mental health support, which can pose risks.
  • The reliance on AI relationships may exacerbate existing psychopathology by displacing genuine human connections.
  • Clinicians must assess the function of AI relationships and their impact on clients' psychological wellbeing.
  • Integrating AI companion discussions into clinical assessments can guide the therapeutic process and promote social skills.

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O’Driscoll et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d42f69713b0b5dfea70fa5https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/8tkv2_v2
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