Medical Xpress April 2, 2025
Nigel Mulligan, The Conversation

Imagine a therapist could live in your pocket. They’d be on hand for every wobble, every meltdown, every crisis—no matter where or when. They’d be cheap and accessible, so no more worries about finding the money for expensive therapy or lingering on a waiting list for months for NHS treatment. Sounds too good to be true?

Maybe, but few can deny the appeal of AI therapy, which uses , like chatbots and , to provide mental health support, guidance, coping strategies and structured exercises, often mimicking talk therapy.

The growing popularity of AI therapy may be troubling some experts but it’s understandable why so many people are turning to this convenient and cost-effective resource for mental health support.

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