AI promises to transform behavioral health by improving efficiency, supporting evidence-based care, and enhancing patient engagement—but it also brings risks, ethical considerations, and uncertainty. This panel explores how organizations can separate hype from actionable opportunities, deploy AI responsibly, and balance innovation with safety and effectiveness across clinical, administrative, and patient-facing applications. Key Takeaways: Practical opportunities for AI in behavioral health today, including reducing administrative burden, improving adherence to evidence-based practices, and enhancing patient engagement. Balancing innovation with safety: addressing potential harms, privacy concerns, and ethical guardrails in AI deployment. How AI can complement clinical and coaching work while improving provider efficiency and patient outcomes, without replacing human judgment.