AI Mental Health Chatbot: CBT-Based Support Available 24/7
By Mentis Team · Updated 29 March 2026
Mentis features an AI mental health chatbot built on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) — the most evidence-based form of psychotherapy. It is available 24/7, completely private, and costs a fraction of traditional therapy sessions.
What Is the Mentis AI Chatbot?
The Mentis chatbot is not a simple FAQ bot. It is a structured conversational programme that guides you through CBT-based exercises: identifying negative thought patterns, challenging cognitive distortions, practising behavioural activation, and building coping skills. The conversation flows naturally, adapting to what you share.
How CBT in a Chatbot Works
Traditional CBT with a therapist involves weekly sessions where you learn to identify automatic negative thoughts (ANTs), examine evidence for and against them, and replace them with more balanced thinking. The Mentis chatbot replicates this process conversationally — it asks the right questions at the right time, guided by a structured workflow engine validated against clinical CBT protocols.
What the Chatbot Can Help With
- Anxiety — Identify triggers, challenge catastrophic thinking, practise grounding
- Low mood and depression — Behavioural activation, thought records, values clarification
- Stress — Problem-solving frameworks, relaxation techniques, cognitive reframing
- Self-esteem — Identifying core beliefs, challenging self-critical patterns
- Sleep problems — Sleep hygiene education, worry postponement techniques
⚠️ Important: The Mentis chatbot is a wellness tool, not a substitute for crisis intervention or professional psychiatric care. If you are in immediate distress, please contact iCall India: 9152987821.
Privacy and Your Conversations
Every conversation with the Mentis chatbot is encrypted and private. Your chat history is never shared with third parties, employers, or insurance providers. You can delete your history at any time.
How It Connects to Your Plan
The chatbot works alongside your personalised wellness plan. As you complete chatbot sessions, your progress feeds into your plan metrics, and the chatbot adjusts its focus based on what your data shows you need most. It is a system, not a single feature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mentis chatbot a real therapist?
No. The Mentis AI chatbot is a digital mental wellness tool based on CBT principles. It is not a licensed therapist and is not intended to replace professional mental health treatment for serious conditions.
Is my chat history private?
Yes. All conversations are end-to-end encrypted and stored securely. Mentis will never share your chat history with anyone without your explicit consent.
What is CBT and why does Mentis use it?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is the most extensively researched form of psychotherapy. Hundreds of trials show it is effective for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and more. Mentis uses it because it works.
Can I use the chatbot if I am already seeing a therapist?
Absolutely. Many users use Mentis between therapy sessions to practise CBT skills and track their mood. It complements professional therapy rather than replacing it.
What languages does the chatbot support?
Currently English and Hindi. More Indian languages are in development.
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