Would you trust an AI psychologist over a human one?

Been diving deep into Gen Z's relationship with mental health tech lately and found something wild: they're more likely to open up to AI about mental health than to human therapists.

Some context:

  • Traditional therapy waitlists are months long
  • Average session costs €50-80 for 1 hour (In France, where I live)
  • Many people feel judged or misunderstood by human therapists
  • AI never gets tired, is available 24/7, and doesn't judge
  • BUT also raises serious questions about privacy and genuine understanding

As someone who studies behavioral psychology, I'm genuinely curious: would you consider using an AI therapist? If yes, what would make you trust it? If no, what's your main concern?

Especially interested in hearing from people who've tried both traditional therapy and mental health apps.

Edit: Not promoting any service, purely research for understanding how people feel about AI in mental health spaces.