In this episode of Beyond the Couch, Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, a professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford and co-director of the Center for Responsible and Effective AI Technology Enhancement for PTSD treatment (CREATE), discusses how large language models can support evidence-based mental health interventions, and can also be used to assist in training therapists through the use of simulated patients.
Dr. Wiltsey Stirman notes that while AI can be a powerful tool for tasks like clinical scribing and reflection, it should supplement rather than replace human therapists, especially regarding complex diagnoses and high-risk scenarios. She highlights the necessity of AI literacy, urging therapists and organizations to prioritize transparency, privacy, and responsible implementation.
Takeaways:
- AI Should Supplement, Not Replace Human Therapists
- Simulated Patients Offer Safe Practice for Clinicians
- AI Diagnostics and High-Risk Treatment Require Firm Boundaries
- Organizations Must Prioritize Transparency and Privacy
- Therapists Need to Increase Their AI Literacy
Connect with Dr. Shannon Wiltsey Stirman
Email: sws1@stanford.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-wiltsey-stirman-3874056/
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https://create.stanford.edu/contact
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:35 Welcome and Guest Intro
02:15 Dr. Shannon Wiltsey Stirman Origin Story
04:54 Realistic AI Capabilities in Therapy Today
07:00 Meaningful AI Implementation in Evidence-Based Care
09:34 What People Get Wrong About AI Tools
12:57 Boundaries Between AI and Human Therapists
15:46 Safe AI Boundaries for Therapists
19:01 Organizational Implementation and Transparency
21:27 The CREATE Center at Stanford
25:06 Closing Advice and Where to Find Her
