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The episode discusses the impact of AI companions on youth mental health and provides clinical guidance for clinicians.

AI companions are reshaping adolescence at a rapid pace, changing how teens connect, cope, and access support. In this conversation with Nina Vasan, MD MBA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, we explore the promise and the pitfalls of AI in youth mental health: what’s helping, what’s worrisome, and when reliance may become concerning. Dr. Vasan shares practical clinical guidance on what clinicians should watch for as AI becomes an everyday presence in society, helping families navigate the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly AI-enabled world. Read Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/seybvpaiws2kfiuy/medcast_episode118.pdf CME Information: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/medcastepisode118 Claim CE: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/Form.aspx?FormID=3900

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Guest: Nina Vasan, MD MBA

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Organizations: Stanford University, Stanford University School of Medicine

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