Blog & Guides
Clinician-authored articles on AI mental health, digital wellness, and the evidence behind effective mental health technology. Written by Dr. Bethany R. Russell, Ph.D., LMHC, TPS, NCC.
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Articles
Patients Prefer Human-Reviewed AI Over Instant AI Answers: What 1,100 Patients Told Researchers
A Columbia University survey of 1,100+ patients found 63% would rather wait for a clinician to review an AI answer than get an instant AI-only reply for medical questions. For mental health, 64% would wait months for a human therapist over an immediate AI chatbot. Here is what that means for how we build MPowerMe.
Bethany R. Russell, Ph.D. & Associates, P.A. (MPowerMe) Accepted into the NVIDIA Inception Program
On September 28, 2026, Bethany R. Russell, Ph.D. & Associates, P.A. (MPowerMe) was accepted into the NVIDIA Inception program. Learn how this partnership accelerates clinician-governed AI mental health computing with enterprise-grade performance and rigorous data privacy.
What to Look for in an AI Mental Health App: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Download
A clinician's guide to evaluating AI mental health apps. Learn the 10 critical questions every user should ask about clinical validation, data privacy, HIPAA compliance, and Human-in-the-Loop oversight before trusting an app with their mental health.
Clinician-Led AI vs. Generic Mental Health Chatbots: Why the Difference Matters
Understanding the critical differences between clinician-led AI mental health platforms and generic chatbots. Learn how Human-in-the-Loop oversight, validated instruments, and clinical accountability change outcomes.