In this July 2025 episode of the Radio Headspace podcast, computer scientist Stevie Chancellor discusses how AI is reshaping mental health care as both a supplementary tool and therapy companion, while addressing the ethical implications of this emerging technology.

As technology continues to evolve, its applications in health care are expanding rapidly, particularly within the mental health space.

In this July 2025 episode of the Radio Headspace podcast, host Rosie Acosta is joined by Stevie Chancellor, a computer science and engineering assistant professor at the University of Minnesota.

Chancellor's work focuses on improving AI systems specifically within the mental health sphere, exploring how technology can support emotional wellbeing in an effective, yet ethical manner.

This episode tackles the complex question of whether AI could serve as an effective supplement to traditional therapy, or even function as a therapist itself, exploring the ethical implications of such a technological shift.