AI is changing how we think about mental health support — for better and worse. These articles explore what technology can genuinely offer, where it falls short, and how to think critically about the tools we use for our minds.
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Rage bait was Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year for a reason. Here's what it is, what it does to your brain's threat and reward systems, why it hooks anxious people hardest, and how to stop taking the bait.
An honest breakdown of what an AI accountability partner actually does, the three structural advantages it has over human partners, the places humans still win, and how to tell a useful one from a glorified reminder app.
Most mental health apps have a free tier and a paid tier. Here's an honest look at what's behind the paywall, what's worth paying for, and what you can get for free.
The AI mental health space has real problems: overpromising, fake AI, toxic positivity, and poor crisis handling. Here's an honest look at what's broken and how we're trying to do better.
AI therapy tools are everywhere, but can they actually replace a real therapist? Here's the most honest comparison you'll find online, covering what each does well, where they fall short, and how to decide.
Most mental health apps are meditation timers with a subscription. We tested 10 for over a month each. Only 3 are worth your time. Here's which ones and why.