More than 6 out of 10 people turn to AI for psychological support
Key takeaways
- These results confirm a structural trend, driven by an accumulation of stress factors that are durably undermining psychological well-being.
- Respondents report spending an average of 5.1 hours a day on screens during the week (excluding working and studying hours and excluding weekends), with screen time rising to 6.4 hours in the Philippines and Thailand.
- Two out of three people believe that this exposure has several negative, even if moderate, effects on their mental health.
This latest edition highlights the continuous deterioration of people’s psychological state, the rise in the use of artificial intelligence to talk about their mental health, and the responsibility of companies to support individuals.
Mental health worldwide continues to deteriorate: in 10 of the 16 countries in the study, mental health scores are at their lowest since the first survey wave in 2021. 46% of those surveyed say they are struggling or languishing. These results confirm a structural trend, driven by an accumulation of stress factors that are durably undermining psychological well-being. According to WHO, in 2025 mental health disorders remain very widespread and affect over a billion people around the world. In this context of widespread vulnerability, digital habits, whether time spent in front of screens or the increasing use of AI, are becoming essential to understanding and improving how individuals are supported.
Respondents report spending an average of 5.1 hours a day on screens during the week (excluding working and studying hours and excluding weekends), with screen time rising to 6.4 hours in the Philippines and Thailand.