Dr. Marlynn Wei, MD, JD is a Harvard- and Yale-trained psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and AI and mental health thought leader who has become a trusted source for journalists, appearing on CBS Mornings, CNN, PBS News, Fox Business, and print publications including HuffPost, The Atlantic, MIT Technology Review, and UX Magazine, among many other national outlets.
Her articles on Psychology Today have garnered 4 million views.
Dr. Wei is at the forefront of public and clinical discourse on AI and mental health and is sought out for her nuanced analysis.
As a practicing psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a background in law and ethics, she provides an integrated perspective on clinical and policy issues, including the risks and benefits of AI chatbots, AI therapy, and “AI psychosis.”
Dr. Wei is known for communicating complex topics in a balanced and accessible way, with clarity and nuance.
Her talks are designed to equip clinicians, leaders, policymakers, and the public with research-grounded insight and practical frameworks for understanding the rapidly emerging impact of AI on mental health.
Dr. Wei accepts a limited number of speaking engagements each year.
For speaking or media inquiries, including availability, please contact Dr. Wei here.
Upcoming Selected Speaking Engagements
Hidden Mental Health Risks of AI Chatbots and Companions
Association of Professionals Solving the Abuse of Children (APSAC) & New York Foundling — January 22, 2026 | Register
‘AI Psychosis’: Emerging Clinical and Ethical Risks of AI Chatbots
Grey Nuns Hospital, Psychiatry Grand Rounds — January 30, 2026
Securing Our Humanity
Ashby Workshops, Salamander Resort — February 2-4, 2026
Charmer, Confidante, or Conspirator? The Emerging Problem of ‘AI Psychosis’
Shalom Spirituality Center — February 10, 2026 | National Safer Internet Day | Register
Generative Conversations: Mental Health, Chatbots, and the Future of Care
Data & Society, New York, NY — February 26, 2026
The Artificial Third - Emerging Clinical and Ethical Issues of AI Chatbots
University of Maryland Department of Psychiatry, Annual Grand Rounds on Telemedicine — March 5, 2026
Innovation with Integrity: Mental Health Risks and Benefits of AI Chatbots
Talkiatry Psychiatry Grand Rounds — March 18, 2026
The Artificial Third: Emerging Ethical Issues of AI in Mental Health
Houston Group Psychotherapy Society — April 16, 2026 | Register
Bridging Therapy and AI: Clinical and Ethical Issues of AI Chatbots in Mental Health
Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association Annual Scientific Meeting — April 19, 2026
The Artificial Third: Mental Health Risks and Benefits of AI Chatbots
Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Health Alliance CME Series — May 14, 2026
Innovation with Integrity: Mental Health Risks and Benefits of AI Chatbots
United Federation of Teachers Members Assistance Program and Seafield Seventh Annual Mental Health and Addiction Symposium— June 9, 2026 | New York, NY
Past Speaking Engagements
Innovation with Integrity: Examining the Risks and Benefits of AI Chatbots
U.S. House of Representatives, Energy & Commerce Committee (Testimony) — November 18, 2025 | Video
Innovation with Integrity: Mental Health Risks and Benefits of AI Chatbots
Harvard Medical School, Center for Bioethics — December 12, 2025 | Video
Dr. Marlynn Wei, MD, JD appearance on CBS Mornings Plus. AI chatbots raise new concerns for teen mental health. September 19, 2025.
Dr. Marlynn Wei, MD, JD appearance on CBS Mornings Plus. The rise of AI chatbots in mental health support. August 21, 2025.
Marlynn Wei, MD, JD appearance on PBS NewsHour. The Complications and Risks of AI Companions. October 7, 2025.
Marlynn Wei, MD, JD, appearance on Fox Business. Congress Debates AI Chatbots in Healthcare. November 18, 2025.
Marlynn Wei, MD, JD, appearance on Fox Business. Congress sounds alarm of AI chatbots replacing doctors and therapists. November 18, 2025.
Marlynn Wei, MD, JD presentation for Harvard Medical School Center of Bioethics, Virtual Therapy? Navigating AI-Powered Interventions for Mental Health, moderated by Rebecca Brendel, MD, JD. December 12, 2025.
Marlynn Wei, MD, JD on All Things Human with Adele Wang, AI as a Therapist. June 16, 2025.