One single conversation with an AI chatbot can reduce the emotional pain of a breakup for an entire month.

Cognitive reappraisal delivered by an AI provides measurable psychological relief for people suffering from heartbreak. Emotional distress is usually thought to require human empathy and long-term therapy to resolve. This study showed that a brief session of belief reframing with a machine produced lasting improvements in mood. The AI helps people view their loss through a different lens, which is more effective than traditional venting. This suggests that low-cost AI tools could bridge the gap in mental health services for common life crises.