As artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more mainstream and easily accessible. People are turning to artificial intelligence for support and guidance. With a simple click of a button, AI can hold conversations, provide you with coping mechanisms, respond with what appears to be empathy all in a non-judgemental manner. Ultimately, this raises an important question, if AI can sound and act like a therapist, can it actually replace one? The Appeal of an AI Therapist It is not...

Working with men in a therapeutic setting has taught me one key message: showing up is the single most important thing men can do to address their mental health. Many men enter therapy feeling they need to have all the answers, be able to solve their problems on their own, and, most of all, hide any sign of vulnerability. Yet simply being present and making the effort to attend is a profound act of courage and is a very powerful first step. Over time, I have seen that attending therapy...