Can AI become a digital companion for mental health care?

The last decade has seen Artificial Intelligence (AI) taking centre stage in the technological world, and the journeys of humanity and technology are now deeply intertwined. AI is integrated into our lives in numerous ways ranging from giving nudges to complete that email to having to prove that you are human by picking out objects in a blurry image while logging in to your email inbox from an unfamiliar location. The ubiquitousness of AI makes it pertinent for us to understand its potential and limitations in meeting human psychological needs. Can AI play a role in mental health care?