Facebook has made Woebot , a mental health support chatbot , available to users of its social instant messaging service . “He helps people think, and they can start to learn more about how they function in the world with these emotions and thoughts.” The tool , created by San Francisco - based Woebot Labs , uses cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help reframe the negative thoughts and feelings that accompany anxiety and depression . Woebot is n't designed to replace traditional therapy but can help users " learn more about how they feel in the world with these emotions and thoughts ” , according to Woebot Labs CEO Dr Alison Smith . The service is available for a two - week free trial and costs $ 39 a month after that .
Facebook has made Woebot , a mental health support chatbot , available to users of its social instant messaging service . The tool , created by San Francisco - based Woebot Labs , uses cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help reframe the negative thoughts and feelings that accompany anxiety and depression . Woebot is n't designed to replace traditional therapy but can help users " learn more about how they feel in the world with these emotions and thoughts ” , according to Woebot Labs CEO Dr Alison Smith . The service is available for a two - week free trial and costs $ 39 a month after that .