Jill Newby
Clinical psychologist and professor at the University of New South Wales and the Black Dog Institute, researching online psychotherapy and digital mental health interventions.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 45min
Can AI chatbots be good therapists?
Deborah Hawthorne, a consultant pharmacist focused on reducing risky polypharmacy in rural settings, and Jill Newby, a clinical psychologist researching online psychotherapy and digital mental health. They debate when people turn to AI for mental health and how chatbots differ from validated online therapies. They also cover safety, clinician oversight, and barriers to pharmacist-led home medicine reviews.
Feb 27, 2026 • 21min
Is there a case for AI psychotherapy?
Jill Newby, clinical psychology professor and digital mental health researcher, discusses AI and therapy. She contrasts proven module-based online CBT with the untested world of generative chatbots. Conversations cover how chatbots are built, risks when things go wrong, when a single AI interaction might help, and practical safety tips for seeking AI-based support.
