Connected Care Weekly
July 10, 2026 Technology news for families navigating serious mental illness — translated so you don’t have to. This was the week the mainstream press caught up to Chapter 11 of Connected Care. The Wall Street Journal just said what this book has been saying In back-to-back pieces, the WSJ reported that AI chatbots are […]
What Happens Between Appointments? Why Therapists Need to Understand the Technology Their Clients Are Already Using
What does AI mean for therapists and their clients? As technology becomes part of healthcare, it’s important to understand its effects. Clients are already using AI tools, often without their therapists knowing, which can worsen mental health issues. Studies show troubling links between general chatbots and increased symptoms, so therapists need to ask the right questions. How can passive sensing technology help us monitor clients between sessions? Explore the world of mental health technology and learn how to use it wisely in “Connected Care.” This knowledge is key to supporting clients beyond therapy sessions.
Connected Care Weekly | July 5, 2026
AI note taking for clinicians. Not the panacea we were hoping for. Yet
NAMI Took a Stand on AI and Mental Health. Here’s Where Connected Care Agrees — and Where The Book Goes Deeper.
Recently NAMI — the largest grassroots mental health organization in the country — announced something worth every caregiver’s attention. They’re building independent benchmarks to evaluate how AI chatbots respond when people turn to them for mental health support. They’re partnering with Dr. John Torous, director of Digital Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, to […]
Connected Care Weekly | June 22, 2026
Technology news for families navigating serious mental illness — translated so you don’t have to. This week, the rest of the world caught up to a chapter I’ve been wanting to write for a while. A new survey found that more than three out of four psychologists now say their patients are turning to AI […]
Connected Care Weekly newsletter | 14 June 2026
Your Loved One’s Psychiatrist Is Using AI. Does Anyone Know How?A story in this week’s news should matter to every family navigating serious mental illness — yet most won’t see it.— A new report from Behavioral Health Business landed this week with a headline that stopped me cold: Behavioral Health Orgs Are Adopting AI Faster […]
Connected Care Weekly newsletter | 2 June 2026
In this week’s Connected Care Weekly, we explore the evolving landscape of AI therapy tools and the urgent need for regulations to protect your loved ones. A recent Forbes article echoes themes from my upcoming book, Connected Care, emphasizing the importance of questioning the safety of mental health apps. Additionally, new research reveals that patient data is being used to train AI without consent, raising critical privacy concerns. Discover the latest evidence supporting digital therapy and why it’s essential to prioritize quality over quantity in mental health tools. Stay informed and ahead of the conversation!
Connected Care Weekly Newsletter | May 24, 2026
If you’re reading this, you’re probably someone who loves a person with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or another serious mental illness. You’re also probably exhausted, and looking for anything that helps. That’s exactly who I write this for — because I’ve been there too. Here’s what happened in mental health technology this week — and why […]
Connected Care Weekly Technology News for the Serious Mental Illness Community
This week: the evidence for digital mental health tools keeps getting stronger — but so does the question of whether we’re building technology that actually serves people, or just technology that’s easier to deploy.
Connected Care Weekly Technology News for the Serious Mental Illness Community
Connected Care Weekly News At-a-Glance.