Typology Of AI-Based Therapy Micro-Bursts Reveals How People Lean Into Chatbots For Mental Health Advice

Typology of AI-based therapy micro-bursts explores how people increasingly turn to chatbots for mental health guidance. The article argues that generative AI and large language models are being used ad hoc as an always-available advisor, citing the broad accessibility of systems and referencing that ChatGPT has more than 900 million usuarios activos semanales. It describes concerns that AI could provide inappropriate or harmful advice, including scenarios where users might develop delusional thinking that can lead to self-harm. It also references a lawsuit filed against OpenAI in August 2025, tied to alleged shortcomings in AI safeguards for cognitive advisory. The author compares general-purpose models such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok with human therapists, saying they are not equivalent. The piece frames its discussion as part of an ongoing analysis of risks and the maturity of specialized models.