Digital Mental Health Experts - AI Regulation & Patient Safety

Giving a nod to Mr. Peabody and Sherman from Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon as Unapologetically Black Unicorns activates the Way Back Machine! (ok it was the WABAC Machine – IYKYK) The point being…. We’re rewinding to a powerful conversation with John Torous, MD MBI from November 2021 on this week’s Unapologetically Black Unicorns pod drop. And whew… listen closely because: A LOT of what we said back then still holds up today: tech and mental health can be both cool and creepy! We talked about: ➡️ The urgent need for regulation in digital mental health ➡️ Why digital literacy matters for users and decision-makers ➡️ How fast-moving tech can outpace our ability to respond thoughtfully Now here we are in 2026… AI is everywhere and we’re still asking for the same guardrails. Not because we’re behind— but because the tech is moving fast and we must move smarter. We’ve got to keep up, stay informed, and question the tools the helpful cool ones and the harmful creepy ones. This episode? Still relevant. Still necessary. And consider this your teaser… because 👀 a 2026 follow-up conversation focused on AI and mental health with Dr John Torous is coming soon. For now, hop in the Way Back Machine and take a listen on your favorite pod platform or easily here: https://lnkd.in/gz9b863 You might hear something you need right now. Take a moment to comment, we definitely want to hear your ideas as we prep to record the follow up convo. Got ideas for other topics. guests and or want to send a comment? Contact the show: [email redacted]