A growing number of therapists are using AI to record sessions and make notes

NPR | By Windsor Johnston

Published May 18, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

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Artificial intelligence in mental health treatment, including the use of AI to record sessions, transcribe conversations and generate clinical notes, is a new, rapidly changing terrain.

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Windsor Johnston has been a newscast anchor and reporter for NPR since 2011. As a newscaster, she writes, produces, and delivers hourly national newscasts. Occasionally, she also reports breaking news stories for NPR's Newsdesk.

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