In "One Call Away: Voice Journaling for Better Mental Health," we explore how Chosn is revolutionizing self-care through voice journaling via a simple phone call. Discover how this innovative approach eliminates barriers to mental wellness by combining AI guidance with the therapeutic power of speaking your thoughts aloud. Learn why dialing 1-888-JRNLNOW might be the most accessible self-care tool you've never tried—no apps, no downloads, just your voice and a path to emotional clarity.

Explore the transformative potential of AI in mental health support and the critical data privacy concerns that come with it. This episode dives into how AI chatbots and journaling tools offer 24/7 accessibility, reduce stigma, and provide personalized care. They also examine their limitations, like the lack of human empathy and the risks of misdiagnosis. We unpack serious privacy risks, including data breaches, third-party sharing, and re-identifiable health records, alongside strategies to protect users—think encryption, user consent, and ethical AI development. From the "privacy gold standard" of paper journaling to the trade-offs of AI-powered tools, we weigh the benefits and risks to help you navigate this evolving landscape. Tune in to learn how AI can support mental health without compromising user trust and safety.

Links:

• AI Chatbots as Mental Health Aides: Opportunities, Limitations, and Data Privacy Strategies (blueBrix)
• AI Therapist: Data Privacy (Markkula Center for Applied Ethics)
• AI and Mental Health Apps: Promises, Pitfalls, and Privacy Concerns (Techwalls)
• MASTERCLASS: AI in Therapy: Ethics, Consent and Privacy (Vimeo)

In this episode of Chosn Conversations, we explore the transformative practice of stream-of-consciousness journaling and its exciting collision with artificial intelligence.

We begin by exploring this powerful self-development technique—writing your unfiltered thoughts freely onto the page—and how it helps practitioners process emotions, discover their authentic values, gain mental clarity, and unleash creativity.

Then, we pivot to the cutting-edge world of affective computing, where AI systems are being developed to recognize and respond to human emotions and linguistic patterns.

The highlight of our conversation examines how these two worlds are merging, with new AI-powered journaling tools that can analyze your entries, provide insightful summaries, track emotional patterns over time, and even offer personalized prompts to deepen your self-reflection practice.

Whether you're a dedicated journaler, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about innovative approaches to mental wellness, this episode offers fascinating insights into how ancient wisdom and modern technology combine to enhance our understanding of ourselves.

Join us for this thought-provoking exploration of inner worlds and artificial intelligence!

Notes

• Morning Pages - A Clearer Mind, Better Ideas & Less Anxiety (Chris Winfield)
• How to Write Stream of Consciousness (Goldspot Pens)
• Stream of Consciousness Writing: Ideas, Tips, and Prompts (Kristen Webb Wright)
• What Is Stream Of Consciousness Journaling? - The Personal Growth Path (YouTube)
• What are the benefits of dictating your thoughts into a voice recorder? (adjust.clinic)