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How to Use AI in a
Mentally Healthy Way
AI is not going away, so the goal is
not to fear it but to take an open and
curious approach which will enable
learning how to build a healthier
relationship with it.
Start by using AI as a tool, not an
authority. It can help you think, but it
should not do all your thinking for you.
Check important information against
reputable sources, especially when it
relates to health, 昀椀nances, legal issues
or major life decisions.
Be careful what you share. Avoid
entering highly personal, con昀椀dential
or sensitive information into AI tools
unless you understand the privacy
settings and terms of use.
Set boundaries. If using AI increases
your anxiety, makes you compare
yourself to others or leaves you feeling
overwhelmed, step back. Like social
media, AI can be useful in small doses
but draining when it becomes constant.
Use it to support real action. For
example, AI may help you draft
questions for your GP, organise your
thoughts before a counselling session
or 昀椀nd simple language to explain how
you are feeling. It should be a bridge to
support, not a substitute for it.
For workplaces, the key is
consultation. Employees should
understand why AI is being introduced,
how it will be used, what it means for
their roles and what training will be
provided. Clear expectations can reduce
fear and build trust.
