AI-assisted summary
AI chatbots are increasingly used for mental health support, offering 24/7 availability and coping skills.
ChatGPT is the most popular AI chatbot in the U.S., potentially bridging gaps in access to mental healthcare.
Specialized mental health chatbots like Wysa and Woebot offer CBT-based support and mood tracking, but human therapists are still essential for complex issues.
It's 3 a.m. and you’re huddled over your keyboard, eyes darting between tabs as sunrise looms. On a whim, you open ChatGPT and find yourself typing, “I’m feeling off. Any suggestions?” Within moments, the screen blooms with warmth. “I’m sorry you’re not feeling like yourself,” it begins, before quickly sharing ten mood-boosters and an offer to provide deeper guidance if you need it.
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