About Richard Evangelista, Ph.D.
Richard Evangelista, Ph.D., is a Clinical and Research Psychologist specializing in the psychological impact of generative technology. He brings a dual-lens perspective to this work, combining decades of direct clinical experience with senior leadership experience in information management for New York State. By connecting human behavior, clinical practice, and technical system design, Dr. Evangelista offers an informed perspective on AI-driven change in mental health and human–technology interaction.
This website is a research and commentary initiative examining how generative AI, social algorithms, and digital infrastructures are reshaping psychological processes, mental health, and human judgment. The project brings together clinical practice, empirical research, and information systems to help professionals and the public understand what is changing, what is useful, and where new risks are emerging.
Mission and approach
To make complex research on AI and behavior clear, practical, and usable for real-world decision-making. The project emphasizes rigorous synthesis of emerging evidence, attention to clinical safety and ethical guardrails, clear communication for multidisciplinary audiences, and practical tools that support healthier digital environments.
What this site is and is not
This site is an educational resource, not a clinical service, crisis line, or substitute for individualized mental health care. Its articles, frameworks, and assessment tools are designed to inform reflection and support professional judgment rather than replace clinical evaluation, organizational review, or direct care. The assessment tools on this site are informational aids, not diagnostic instruments, and should be used to support, not replace, formal clinical, educational, or organizational decision-making.