Woebot - Cognitive Behavioural Chatbot
Condition Specific Support, Mental Health - Adult & Senior, Mental Health - Child & Youth, Seniors Services, and Youth Services
Provided by Woebot Health
Woebot is a clinically-validated chatbot / relational agent for mental health designed by Stanford-trained researchers and psychologists.
What is Woebot?
Woebot is an automated conversational agent (chatbot) designed to help users monitor their mood and increase self-awareness. Based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Woebot engages users in brief, daily conversations by asking about their emotions and life circumstances. It also offers insights on mental health and wellness, and delivers videos and tools tailored to the user’s current mood and needs. Functioning as a choose-your-own-adventure self-help resource, Woebot stores responses over time and gradually adapts to better support the individual’s mental health journey.
How does it work?
Woebot uses a combination of natural language processing, psychological expertise, excellent writing, and sense of humor to create the experience of a friendly informative conversation.
Does it work?
In a study conducted at Stanford University, using Woebot led to significant reductions in anxiety and depression among people aged 18-28 years old, compared to an information-only control group. 85% of participants used Woebot on a daily or almost daily basis. See the entire peer-reviewed study.
What is CBT?
CBT is one of the most evidence-based and widely used therapeutic approaches today. It helps individuals identify and challenge distorted thinking patterns that can negatively impact their self-perception. By examining the biases embedded in their language, individuals learn to reframe unhelpful thoughts. For instance, a statement like “I’m never going to make any friends” reflects all-or-nothing thinking. CBT encourages a more balanced perspective, such as “I haven’t made any friends yet” or “I’m sure I’ll make one or two friends eventually,” which reduces emotional distress and promotes more constructive coping strategies.
Woebot uses a combination of natural language processing, psychological expertise, excellent writing, and sense of humor to create the experience of a friendly informative conversation.
Does it work?
In a study conducted at Stanford University, using Woebot led to significant reductions in anxiety and depression among people aged 18-28 years old, compared to an information-only control group. 85% of participants used Woebot on a daily or almost daily basis. See the entire peer-reviewed study.
What is CBT?
CBT is one of the most evidence-based and widely used therapeutic approaches today. It helps individuals identify and challenge distorted thinking patterns that can negatively impact their self-perception. By examining the biases embedded in their language, individuals learn to reframe unhelpful thoughts. For instance, a statement like “I’m never going to make any friends” reflects all-or-nothing thinking. CBT encourages a more balanced perspective, such as “I haven’t made any friends yet” or “I’m sure I’ll make one or two friends eventually,” which reduces emotional distress and promotes more constructive coping strategies.
Who is Woebot for?
Woebot was originally designed for young adults in college and graduate school, but today its users range from teenagers to people in their 80s.
Woebot was originally designed for young adults in college and graduate school, but today its users range from teenagers to people in their 80s.
Behavioral health domains suitable for Woebot:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Substance Use
- Maternal Health
- Sleep
- Grief
- Financial worry
- Relationship problems
- Procrastination
- Loneliness
- Chronic pain
Website: https://woebothealth.com/
Availability
Service area: Province-wide + show cities
Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
- Sleep Disorders: Insomnia
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Seniors Services
Youth Services
Ways to Access
- After Hours Services
- Provided by text or chat
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
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