Fear of judgment drives Americans to AI MH tools, survey finds

More than one in three Americans who use AI chatbots for mental health support say they do so to avoid judgment or stigma, according to a new survey from Cognitive FX, a specialized health care provider and brain rehabilitation center that focuses on treating concussions, post‐concussion syndrome, traumatic brain injury and related neurological and cognitive conditions. The new data show that stigma, financial stress and ease of access are pushing many Americans toward AI chatbots for mental health support — despite concerns about accuracy and clinical safety.