Navigating the future of human connection
A cross-discipline collective for vetted clinicians, technologists, and researchers. We explore the intersection of AI and mental health without alarmism or evangelism.
Join our sub-community in the Clinician's Circle or our wider community as a professional: both paths include membership in the broader Collective.
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Thoughtful Dialogue, Not Hype
The intersection of AI and mental health is one of the most rapidly evolving issues of our time. The AIMHC is a community for forward-thinking professionals to lean into the future, examining the good, the bad, and the complex nuances at this crucial inflection point.
Cultivating cross-discipline dialogue and collaboration on responsible AI in mental health
To be the place where top AI and mental health voices gather
Core Values
Gathering together for dialogue and connection is core to our DNA as a Collective
Our application process ensures vetted professionals enter into membership
We are forward thinking while maintaining non-negotiables of safety, ethics, and responsibility
We are living through a civilizational shift. AI is shifting the relational bedrock of society… are you prepared for it?
It feels fast, unrelenting, and most of us are processing it at the speed it arrives. Every hour brings a new capability, a new headline, a new question welling up within us.
But the work that will actually shape how this technology lands cannot be done at the pace the technology moves. It requires something that feels almost countercultural right now... depth, not breadth. Going down instead of across. Staying inside the questions long enough to find what’s there.
I started this community because I believe the intersection of mental health and AI is one of the most consequential places in society right now. And we, collectively, are on the front lines of what that looks like.
What membership looks like
A community that gathers
Monthly · First Friday
First Friday Collective Sessions
A guest speaker relevant to AI + mental health, followed by group discussion and optional social time. Sessions are recorded so you never miss out.
Every other First Friday features 2–3 builders presenting their work with a focus on safety and ethics, followed by cross-discipline discussion.
Monthly · Third Thursday
Clinician’s Circle Gatherings
A slowed-down, intentional space for active clinicians to process what we’re seeing inside the therapeutic space — case consultation, ethical wrestling, and honest reflection.
Not recorded, to protect depth of sharing.
Ongoing
Cross-Discipline Collaboration
Clinicians learn about design and development at the ethical safeguard level. Builders learn from boots-on-the-ground mental health experts. If you want to share your work or connect with collaborators, this is your space.
Also included
Choose Your Path
We have two applications to ensure you are placed in the right peer group, but either path will lead you to membership in the Collective.
Clinician's Circle
A sub-group strictly for active clinicians to discuss the impact of AI in practice. Joining the Circle also includes access to the Collective!
- Peer consultation
- CE Credits available
The Collective
For builders, researchers, academics, legal experts, and founders building the future of mental health technology.
- Cross-discipline networking
- Research & Pilot access
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AI Mental Health Collective?
A community of vetted professionals operating at the intersection of technology and psychology. We focus on the risks, benefits, and ethics of AI. Membership includes access to the online community, collaboration opportunities, research, and monthly discussions.
Who is this for?
We welcome clinicians, academics, builders, legal experts, and industry leaders. We have two distinct tracks: one for general professionals and a dedicated 'Clinician's Circle' specifically for active mental health practitioners.
What is the Clinician's Circle?
A curated sub-community for active clinicians to discuss the impact of AI on therapeutic practice and client work. It includes monthly meetings tailored to clinical needs.
Are Continuing Education (CE) credits available?
Yes. Dr. Rachel Wood is an Approved Continuing Education Provider (#7877). CEs through NBCC are available for clinicians.
Is this community vetted and moderated?
Yes. All members go through an application process to ensure the community remains high-quality and professionally relevant.
I'm a researcher or academic, not a clinician — is this for me?
Absolutely. The Collective track welcomes academics, researchers, legal experts, and anyone working at the intersection of AI and mental health.
Membership Options
Your membership includes:
- Access to the Online Hub
- Live Monthly Discussion Sessions
- Collaboration Opportunity Portal
- Member Discussion Archive
About Dr. Rachel Wood
Dr. Rachel Wood has a PhD in Cyberpsychology and alongside founding the AI Mental Health Collective, she is an advisor, speaker, and therapist. She is dedicated to bridging the gap between human connection and technological advancement.
Disclaimer: The Collective is a professional association and discussion group. It is not a substitute for therapy, nor does it constitute a therapeutic relationship.
