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Nevada Week | AI’s growing presence in mental health care
SEASON 8: EPISODE 828 | Airdate: 01/15/2026
A new Nevada law prohibits schools from using AI to perform the work of school counselors and other professionals involved in the mental health of students. We discuss the pros and cons of using AI in mental health work, and we meet the humanoid robots creators say can serve as companions. Then, a discussion on reducing Alzheimer’s disease risks in Your Brain Health Matters.
Guests
- Vaile Wright, Ph.D., Senior Director of Health Care Innovation, American Psychological Association
- Andrew Kiguel, CEO & Executive Chairman, Realbotix
- Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, Research Professor, UNLV Department of Brain Health
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