AI & Mental Wellness: Can Technology Help Burnout?

AI & Mental Wellness: Can Technology Help Burnout?

May 6, 2026 · 23 min · Season 4 · Episode 205

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This episode explores how AI and technology can assist in managing anxiety and emotional wellness without replacing human therapy.

Explore how AI and technology can support anxiety management and emotional wellness, without replacing human therapy. In this episode, John Cordray, LPC, breaks down the evidence-based mental wellness tools helping professionals manage anxiety, shares which anxiety coping strategies work best with AI assistance, and reveals where technology falls short. Perfect for overthinkers seeking practical mental health solutions, cognitive techniques, and burnout. www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com/rate-the-show www.mentalhelthtodayshow.com Host, John Cordray, LPC www.johncordraylpc.com Sources: Benefits & Advances Sohn et al. (2026) — Systematic review and meta-analysis of chatbots in the management of depressive and anxiety symptoms. npj Digital Medicine . Published March 2026. DOI: 10.1038/s41746-026-02566-w. This covers the Hedges’ g effect sizes (0.31 for depression, 0.28 for anxiety) across nearly 7,400 participants. Feng et al. (2025) — The Effectiveness of AI Chatbots in Alleviating Mental Distress and Promoting Health Behaviors Among Adolescents and Young Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research , 27:e79850 (2025). DOI: 10.2196/79850. This…

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