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Wysa
Wysa is an AI mental health chatbot offering CBT-based support, with optional human coaching for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Best For
- •People wanting AI support with option for human coaches
- •Those looking for CBT and DBT techniques in an app
- •People with mild to moderate anxiety or depression
- •Employees whose company offers Wysa benefits
Not Recommended For
- •Those in crisis needing immediate care (call 988)
- •People requiring clinical therapy or medication
- •Those with severe mental health conditions
Evidence
Has published research
About Wysa
Wysa is an AI-powered mental health app combining chatbot support with optional access to human coaches. The AI uses CBT, DBT, meditation, and other evidence-based techniques to help users manage anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep issues. Daily check-ins track mood and suggest personalized exercises. For those wanting human support, Wysa offers text-based coaching with trained professionals for an additional fee. The app is available in 60+ countries and partners with employers and health plans. Research shows Wysa's AI can reduce depression symptoms. The free version provides substantial AI support; premium adds coaching.
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Privacy & Security
HIPAA compliant. Strong privacy protections for health data.
Clinical Use
For Clinicians
How Clinicians Use This
- Recommend for between-session support with AI and optional coaching
- Provide patients access to CBT, DBT, and mindfulness exercises
- Supplement treatment for patients who need more frequent check-ins
- Use as step-down support as patients transition out of intensive treatment
Workflow Fit
Implementation Notes
HIPAA-compliant version available for enterprise. Consumer version can be recommended directly. Enterprise version offers organization dashboards.
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FAQ
About Wysa
Wysa's AI chatbot is free to use with substantial content. Premium features and human coaching sessions cost extra—typically around $99/month for unlimited coaching. Some employers and health plans provide Wysa premium as a benefit.
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