Live webinar air date: February 13, 2026, 1 p.m., Eastern time
Date
CE credits
1.5
Exam items
9
Series
Description
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping mental health, influencing how professionals practice and conduct research. Designed for beginner to intermediate audiences, this program introduces core AI concepts, reviews real-world examples, and addresses ethical and regulatory issues in clinical and academic settings. Attendees explore current AI-based tools in use and discuss critical concerns like data reliability, privacy, and bias. The program will close with a forward-looking conversation about new and emerging AI technologies, offering insight into how these innovations may influence the future of mental health care.
Learning objectives
- Develop a basic understanding of key AI concepts relevant to psychology, including machine learning, large language models, and natural language processing.
- Identify at least three AI applications currently explored in psychological practice and gain a high-level awareness of their potential benefits and challenges.
- Explain regulatory and ethical issues, such as HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality in AI applications.
Presenters
Brenda S. Hart, PhD
Hart is a licensed clinical psychologist in California and co-author of Artificial Intelligence for Mental Health Professionals. She co-founded Relationship Workout, an AI-powered relationship care platform, and has run a private practice specializing in therapy, assessments, and forensic work. A former adjunct faculty member at JFK University, she was featured on Advancements with Ted Danson discussing AI and relationship issues. Hart earned her PhD and MA in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.
Vince Vasquez, MS, MBA
Vasquez is co-author of Artificial Intelligence for Mental Health Professionals and author of Relationship Workout: The Men’s Manual. He co-founded Relationship Workout and holds a provisional patent for its AI-powered relationship self-care platform. Featured on Advancements with Ted Danson, he’s recognized for applying AI to relationship health. Vasquez holds an MBA from Stanford, an MS in computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon, and a BS in electrical engineering and computer science from UC Berkeley.
