1. Replika: An AI companion designed for emotional support and therapeutic conversations. It personalizes interactions based on the user's emotional state and personality over time.
  2. Wysa: Provides emotional support and therapy guidance using AI, based on evidence-based techniques. It's aimed at helping individuals manage their mental health through supportive dialogue.
  3. Woebot: Utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) principles to support mental well-being, helping users to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. It's developed by psychologists to offer interactive mental health support.
  4. Ollie Health: Offers AI Employee Support as a mental health companion, featuring a 24/7 emergency mental health chat platform. It includes a "human in the loop" system, allowing users to connect with over 100 live therapists worldwide via chat.
  5. Youper: Specializes in emotional health tracking and self-care, offering psychological techniques, personalized insights, and mood tracking to support emotional well-being.

These chatbots are celebrated for their constant availability, anonymity, and reliance on evidence-based methods to offer initial support. Nonetheless, they are not substitutes for professional therapy, as they cannot prescribe medication or address severe mental health conditions. While these AI tools can be beneficial, they are best used alongside professional medical advice and therapy.