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 other national media outlets.
Dr. Wei is at the forefront of public and clinical discourse on AI and mental health and is sought out for her nuanced analysis. Her articles on Psychology Today have garnered 4 million views.
As a practicing psychodynamic psychiatrist 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.”
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.
She has a forthcoming book with MIT Press.
For speaking or media inquiries, including availability, please contact Dr. Wei here.
Selected 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
Mental Health Risks and Benefits of AI Chatbots
Harvard Medical School, Center for Bioethics — December 12, 2025 | Video
Hidden Mental Health Risks of AI Chatbots and Companions
Association of Professionals Solving the Abuse of Children (APSAC) & New York Foundling — January 22, 2026
‘AI Psychosis’: Emerging Clinical and Ethical Risks of AI Chatbots
Grey Nuns Hospital, Psychiatry Grand Rounds — January 30,2026
Securing Our Humanity in the Age of AI
The Ashby Workshops — February 2-4, 2026
Charmer, Confidante, or Conspirator? The Emerging Problem of ‘AI Psychosis’
Shalom Spirituality Center — February 10, 2026 | National Safer Internet Day
Generative Conversations: Mental Health, Chatbots, and the Future of Care
Data & Society, New York, NY — February 26, 2026 | Video
Emerging Clinical Risks and Benefits 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
Summit Keynote: Clinical Perspectives on AI and Mental Health: Risks, Benefits, and Safety
University of Washington/UW Medicine, TeleBehavioral Health Summit 2026: AI in Behavioral Health — April 24, 2026
Fireside Chat: Generational Differences in AI use
Bernstein Women's Power Social Event, New York, NY- April 28, 2026
The Artificial Third: Mental Health Risks and Benefits of AI Chatbots
Harvard Medical School, Course Faculty for Cambridge Health Alliance Digital Mental Health Course— May 14, 2026
Safety First — Mental Health Innovation Zone Panel
American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting | San Francisco, CA | May 16, 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 | New York, NY | June 9, 2026
AI Symposium: Exploring the Intersection of AI & Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network (NSPAN), Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF), and Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) | June 10, 2026
Emerging Clinical and Ethical Issues of AI in Mental Health
41st Annual Feldman Lecture | Edmonton, Alberta | October 2, 2026
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, appearance on Fox Business. On “AI-associated psychosis.” January 16, 2026.
Marlynn Wei, MD, JD on Airtalk with Larry Mantle. More and more people are integrating AI into their personal lives. April 27, 2026.