10/12/2026
Can an AI chatbot replace your therapist? Our students debated it on stage. ๐ค
From Sept. 10 to 13, the second annual Thrive: Andrews University Mental Health & Lifestyle Symposium examined how AI, smartphones, and constant connectivity are shaping our mental health.
Students, faculty, and guest experts discussed responsible AI use and digital protection, as well as sleep, nutrition, nature, and faith. A live demo showed how a chatbot responds to someone in distress, and the conclusion was clear: human connection still comes first. ๐ค
Roger Seheultโs advice for all of us? Get outside. ๐ฟ
Thank you to the Counseling & Testing Center, the College of Health & Human Services, and the Lifestyle Medicine Clinic & Training Center for bringing it all together. Thrive returns in 2027 with a focus on college anxiety.
Full story at https://www.andrews.edu/