Wellness AI for College Student Wellbeing with Dr. Ashleigh Golden

In this episode of Beyond the Couch, host Dr. Ernest Wayde sits down with Dr. Ashleigh Golden, a Stanford trained clinical psychologist and co-founder of WayHaven, to explore the transformative role of conversational AI in student wellness.

Dr. Golden and Dr. Wayde discuss the upstream model of care: using AI not as a replacement for therapy, but as a proactive tool to help students build social emotional skills and navigate campus resources before they reach a clinical crisis. Dr. Golden emphasizes that while technology is evolving rapidly, the clinician must remain in the driver’s seat, using these tools to supplement evidence-based treatment and bridge the action implementation gap between sessions.

Takeaways

1. Wayhaven serves as a well-being coach for college students, addressing everyday challenges.
2. AI tools like Wayhaven are not substitutes for clinical services but provide proactive support.
3. Transparency about AI's capabilities and limitations is crucial for users.
4. Clinicians must remain involved in the development of AI tools to ensure ethical use.
5. Banning AI in mental health is not the solution; better safeguards are needed.
6. Understanding the risks associated with AI usage is essential for clinicians.
7. Collaboration between clinicians and AI developers can enhance mental health support.

Connect With Dr. Ashleigh Golden

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-golden/

https://www.wayhaven.com/

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https://www.waydeai.com/

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