Woebot
Woebot is an AI-powered mental health chatbot using CBT techniques to help manage depression and anxiety through daily conversations, with strong research backing from Stanford.
Best For
- •People who want 24/7 access to CBT-based support
- •Those who prefer chatting with an AI over journaling alone
- •People waiting for therapy access who want evidence-based support
- •Those learning CBT techniques who benefit from daily practice
Not Recommended For
- •Those needing human therapeutic relationship
- •People in crisis or with severe mental illness
- •Those who find chatbots frustrating or impersonal
About Woebot
Woebot is an AI-powered chatbot developed by Stanford-trained clinical psychologists. It delivers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques through daily conversations. Woebot checks in with you, teaches CBT skills, helps you track your mood, and provides in-the-moment support. Research published in peer-reviewed journals shows Woebot can reduce depression symptoms. It's one of the most evidence-backed AI mental health tools available.
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Clinical Evidence
Randomized Controlled Trial of Woebot for Depression
Significant reduction in depression symptoms after 2 weeks of use
Fitzpatrick KK, Darcy A, Vierhile M (2017). JMIR Mental Health
Privacy & Security
Developed by mental health researchers. Strong privacy practices. Data used to improve the service.
For Clinicians
How Clinicians Use This
- Recommend to patients for between-session CBT practice
- Provide 24/7 support for patients on waitlists
- Supplement therapy with daily mood check-ins
- Assign as homework for learning CBT techniques
Workflow Fit
Implementation Notes
Consumer app without clinician dashboard. Recommend directly to patients. Consider for patients comfortable with AI who would benefit from daily CBT practice.
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Woebot FAQ
Research published in peer-reviewed journals shows Woebot can significantly reduce depression symptoms. A study found that using Woebot for 2 weeks reduced PHQ-9 depression scores. It's one of the most researched AI mental health tools.
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