Overcoming Situational Depression Via Generative AI Including Tapping Into ChatGPT

InnovationAIOvercoming Situational Depression Via Generative AI Including Tapping Into ChatGPTByLance Eliot,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant.Follow AuthorMay 24, 2026, 03:15am EDTWhen you have situational depression, AI can potentially be of assistance, though not a cure-all.gettyIn today’s column, I examine the use of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to overcome situational depression. Situational depression is a form of depression that has as its onset a specific event or circumstance that triggers the bout of depression.What can be done when you are embroiled in situational depression? The obvious and straightforward consideration would be to seek out therapy. Find a human therapist who can assist you in working through the circumstances at hand. Another angle is to consider using AI as a means of overcoming the sudden inception of depression. This use of AI can be helpful, though it isn’t a cure-all and should not be used as a replacement for seeing a mental health professional.Let’s talk about it.This analysis of AI breakthroughs is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI, including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here). AI And Mental HealthAs a quick background, I’ve been extensively covering and analyzing a myriad of facets regarding the advent of modern-era AI that produces mental health advice and performs AI-driven therapy. This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI. For an extensive listing of my well over one hundred analyses and postings, see the link here and the link here.There is little doubt that this is a rapidly developing field and that there are tremendous upsides to be had, but at the same time, regrettably, hidden risks and outright gotchas come into these endeavors, too. I frequ...