Beyond the Couch: AI in Psychology

AI and Mental Health: The Promise, Risks, and Future of AI Therapy with Dr. Hiba Arnaout

In this episode of Beyond the Couch: AI and Psychology, Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Dr. Hiba Arnaout, a postdoctoral researcher at the Ubiquitous Knowledge Processing

AI Is Moving Faster Than Governance. What Should Healthcare Do?

In this episode of Beyond the Couch: AI in Psychology, Dr. Ernest Wayde examines what happens when AI capabilities and adoption move faster than the systems designed to g

The Future of AI in Mental Health: Safety, Therapy, and Human Judgment with Dr. Alyssa Dietz

In this episode of Beyond the Couch, Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Dr. Alyssa Dietz, a clinical psychologist whose career spans academia, clinical practice, digital the

AI in Mental Health: Why Human Connection Still Matters with Prof. Munmun De Choudhury

In this episode of Beyond the Couch: AI in Psychology, Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Prof. Munmun De Choudhury, J. Z. Liang Professor of Interactive Computing at Georgi

Think First, AI Second: Why Human Judgment Still Matters in Psychology with Dr. John Gavazzi

In this episode of Beyond the Couch, Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Dr. John Gavazzi, board-certified clinical psychologist, ethics educator, and former President of the

Building AI for Mental Health: A Computer Scientist’s Perspective with Zainab Iftikhar

In this episode, Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Zainab Iftikhar, a PhD candidate in Computer Science at Brown University whose research focuses on Human-Computer Interac

Psychology in the Age of AI - What Comes Next?

In the Season 3 premiere of Beyond the Couch: AI in Psychology, Dr. Ernest Wayde explores a question that is becoming increasingly urgent for psychologists, clinicians, e

Teaching Students to Think With AI, Not Around It with Dr. David Williamson Shaffer

In this episode of Beyond the Couch, Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Dr. David Williamson Shaffer, learning scientist, educator, and professor at the University of Wiscon

AI, Therapy & Human Connection: What Psychologists Need to Know with Dr. Page Anderson

In this episode of Beyond the Couch, Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Dr. Page Anderson, clinical psychologist, researcher, and associate professor at Georgia State Univer

Parenting Through the AI Era: What Every Parent Needs to Know with Dr. Amber Childs

In this episode of Beyond the Couch, Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Dr. Amber Childs, child and adolescent psychiatrist, Yale School of Medicine associate professor, and

How AI Is Reshaping PTSD Therapy and Clinician Training with Dr. Philip Held

In this episode of Beyond the Couch, Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Philip Held, a clinical psychologist and researcher focused on improving PTSD treatment outcomes thro

How AI Is Changing Human Relationships and Mental Health with Dr. Rachel Wood

In this episode of Beyond the Couch, Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Rachel Wood, a cyber psychology researcher, licensed professional counselor, and founder of the AI Me

Defining the Boundaries of AI in Mental Health with Dr. Shannon Wiltsey Stirman

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-directo

Understanding How Large Language Models (LLMs) Work with Dr. Ernest Wayde

In this episode of Beyond the Couch, Dr. Ernest Wayde reveals the real mechanics behind large language models like ChatGPT, demystifying what happens inside these systems

AI Ethics, Responsibility, and the Role of Humans in the Age of AI with Dr. Joanna Bryson

In this episode of Beyond the Couch, Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Joanna Bryson, professor of Ethics and Technology in Berlin and advisor to organizations including th

AI and Teens: Navigating Mental Health in the Digital Age with Dr. Caroline Figueroa

In this episode of Beyond the Couch, Dr. Ernest Wayde engages with Dr. Caroline Figueroa, who discusses her extensive background in mental health, neuroscience, and AI. T

Wellness AI for College Student Wellbeing with Dr. Ashleigh Golden

In this episode of Beyond the Couch, host Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Dr. Ashleigh Golden, a Stanford trained clinical psychologist and co-founder of WayHaven, to exp

What AI Is Doing to Us as Psychologists with Dr. Ernest Wayde

In this episode, Dr. Ernest Wayde explores the integration of AI in psychology, discussing its practical applications, benefits, and challenges. He emphasizes the importa

Will AI Replace Your Therapist? The Future of Mental Health Care

In this episode, Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Vaile Wright, the inaugural senior director of the Office of Healthcare Innovation at the American Psychological Associat

When Chatbots Become “Best Friends”: Clinical Implications with Dr. Don Grant

In this episode, Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Don Grant, a media psychologist, about the intersection of AI and mental health. They discuss the implications of AI on s