Gen Z, ChatGPT & Therapy: Expert Analysis (2025)
"Mom, I talked to ChatGPT about my anxiety today," my niece, Maya, blurted out during our video call last week. "It actually… helped." My jaw dropped. "Seriously? Like, actual therapy advice?" I stammered, picturing some dystopian future where robots replaced human connection. She nodded, eyes wide. "It gave me some breathing exercises and things to think about. It was weird, but kinda good." That late-night conversation, from the comfort of my living room, sent shivers down my spine and sparked this whole investigation.