AI in Mental Health Counseling

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Published on Jun 19, 2024

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Dr. Melissa Milliken
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Approved by the author on June 2, 2024.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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