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Men are opening up about mental health to AI instead of humans
Men are turning to AI for mental health support, finding digital confidants where traditional therapy falls short.
According to The National News, this trend is particularly strong among younger generations, with 36% of Gen Z and millennials stating they would consider using AI for mental health support, often to avoid the vulnerability and discomfort associated with traditional therapy. This involves setting clear parameters for how the AI should respond, including when it should challenge distorted thinking patterns or push back against illogical statements, introducing a necessary friction that is characteristic of genuine relationships. These platforms incorporate privacy-by-design principles and evidence-based therapeutic methods, combining neuroscience and emotional resilience training to create what their founders describe as “scalable healing systems.”
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