Mental health and artificial intelligence: what are the experts saying in 2025?

A technological revolution that questions our psychological balance

Since the rise of ChatGPT, Midjourney, and generative AI tools, our daily lives have changed at great speed. 2025 marks a turning point: AI is everywhere. It helps us, impresses us, sometimes worries us. And our mental health in all of this?

Researchers in psychology and neuroscience warn: the psychological impact of this revolution is underestimated.

1. Anxiety about the professional future 😰

According to an IFOP study published in February 2025, 72% of working people fear that AI will threaten their jobs in the medium term. Uncertainty about the future of work is a major stress factor, sometimes invisible.

It gives rise to thoughts like this:

• “I'm no longer useful.”
• “I could never be as fast as an AI.”
• “I am overwhelmed.”

CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies) teach us that these automatic thoughts are often exaggerated, but have a strong influence on our morale.

👣 Recommended exercise:Grab a piece of paper and write down your anxious thoughts. Then try to look for a more rational alternative thought, such as:

• “I am in the process of learning how to use these tools.”
• “AI is not going to replace me, but someone who will know how to use it better than me.”

This mental reprogramming is one of the pillars of MindDay.

2. The constant comparison and the loss of self-esteem

AI does incredible things: write, code, design, forecast... So much so that sometimes you feel “useless” next door. This phenomenon has a name: Augmented imposture syndrome.

We speak of impostor syndrome when a person doubts his legitimacy, despite objective signs of competence. With AI, this feeling is growing:

“If a machine does what I do best, then I'm worthless.”

🎯 TCC tip: List your skills that cannot be automated: empathy, creativity, ability to resolve conflicts, leadership, intuition...

These human skills are central to the future of work. And no AI will be able to copy them 100%.

3. Cognitive overload and the illusion of productivity 🧠💻

With AI, we produce more, faster, all the time. But our brain has not changed. This dissonance creates a form of silent stress: information overload, multitasking, oversolicitation...

Some people talk about “mental fatigue” or “an overloaded brain.”

💡 Practical advice:

• Plan a moment every day without any digital tools (walking, reading paper, silence).
• Use the “emotion tracker” tool in MindDay to track your mental clarity and energy levels throughout the day.

4. When the AI becomes a confidant or therapist: pay attention to the limits 🧑 ‍ ⚕️🤖

More and more people are talking to AIs to express emotions, ask existential questions, or seek comfort.

It's a step forward... but it's also a risk. AIs are not trained to deal with human psychological suffering. And even the most benevolent ones may give hazardous advice or may not perceive a serious disorder.

At MindDay, our position is clear:

AI can be a support, but not a substitute for humans.

Our content is designed by psychologists, scientifically validated, and designed to complement, not replace, human approaches.

Towards a balanced cohabitation: educating, adapting, breathing 🌿

Like any revolution, AI can be anxiety-provoking. But it can also be a powerful catalyst for positive transformation, if you know how to make conscious use of it.

Three keys to balancing your relationship with AI:

1. To be trained : understand the limits, the biases, the advantages of the tools.
2. Refocus : cultivate your mental health through meditation, disconnection, journaling.
3. Ask for help : talking to a human is still the most powerful tool.

💬 You can start with a MindDay routine on Anxiety, the managing intrusive thoughts or Self-confidence in the face of change.

In conclusion: AI is neither good nor bad. It is our use that makes the difference.

Mental health is the big issue of this decade. AI, if used well, can help us live better, work better, and better understand our emotions.

But for that, You have to be lucid, trained and accompanied.

That's what MindDay is there for. With short, CBT-based programs, follow-up tools, and exercises to regain control of your mental health.

👉 Try MindDay for free and start your transformation, at your own pace.

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