The Dark Side of Chatbot Therapy and AI Mental Health Tools

Would you hand over your mental health to a chatbot?

In this episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Sgt Q and Holly Quinonez dive into the rise of AI therapy apps like Woebot, Wysa, and Replika; tools millions of people are using to fill the gap in mental health support. But here’s the hard truth: are these apps a real lifeline, or just a dangerous shortcut dressed up as therapy?

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Can AI replace a therapist?” or if someone you care about is leaning on a chatbot instead of real connection, this episode gives you straight talk, caution, and practical tools to protect your mental health.

🎧 Listen now and take back control of your healing on your terms, not an algorithm’s.

Timestamps:
 00:00 – Would You Trust an AI Therapist?
 02:00 – The Rise of Mental Health Chatbots
 06:00 – The Psychology Behind AI Companions
 12:00 – Myths & Mistakes People Make with AI Therapy
 18:00 – Janitor’s Tools: How to Use Chatbots Safely
 35:00 – Building a Healthy Balance with AI
 40:00 – Listener Challenge: Try, Reflect, Share

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