Medical Xpress December 9, 2025
American Psychological Association

More than half of psychologists experimented with artificial intelligence tools in their practices in the past year, but almost all cite concerns about how the technology may affect their patients and society, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2025 Practitioner Pulse Survey.

This annual survey, conducted by APA and its companion organization, APA Services, Inc., was completed by 1,742 psychologists in September 2025.

It found that 56% of psychologists reported using AI tools to assist with their work at least once in the past 12 months, up from 29% in 2024. And close to three in 10 psychologists (29%) said they used AI on at least a monthly basis—more than twice as many who said the same in 2024 (11%).

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