Stanford Medcast: Expert Voices in Medicine and Healthcare

Episode 118: Your Patient Talks to an AI Every Night — Now What?

May 5, 2026·33 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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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