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Rise of AI 'therapy' risks

Six in ten people in Ireland are now turning to AI platforms for mental health support. Also a th...

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06.45 24 Sep 2026


Rise of AI 'therapy' risks


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06.45 24 Sep 2026


Six in ten people in Ireland are now turning to AI platforms for mental health support. Also a third of those say the advice has led to harmful behaviour, according to research from Laya Healthcare, as part of the AXA Mind Health Report 2026. 

To discuss the research findings was Lisa Molloy, CEO of The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.


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