AI and Mental Health
AI and Mental Health Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be used to learn about mental health and wellness topics, explore stress-management strategies, practice mindfulness techniques and support personal reflection.
While AI may provide helpful information, it is not a mental health professional and should not be used for counseling, diagnosis, treatment, crisis intervention or medical advice.
AI Tools may offer anonymity and may feel more easily accessible; however, there can be privacy and data issues, creating concerns about how conversations are used or stored.
Understanding the Limitations of AI
While AI tools can provide information and suggestions, they:
- Do not understand your personal experiences or circumstances the way a trained professional can
- Cannot provide licensed mental health care
- May generate inaccurate, incomplete or misleading information
- Cannot appropriately respond to crisis situations or emergencies
- Should not replace meaningful human support, relationships or professional care
Trine Mental Health Resources
Your well-being matters. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationship challenges, academic pressures or other personal concerns, Trine University offers support and counseling resources to help. Trine University Counseling Services provides free, confidential counseling for students. To schedule an appointment, email counseling@trine.edu.
Counseling Services is located on the second floor of the LINK in the Rick L. & Vicki L. James University Center.
Crisis and Emergency Support
AI should never be used during a mental health emergency. If you or someone else is
in immediate danger, call 911. For urgent mental health concerns, contact the 988
crisis hotline or the Parkview HELPLINE (260-471-9440). Remember: AI
can provide information, but it cannot provide care. When it comes to mental health,
Trine's support resources and trained professionals are here to help.