AI as Your Rejection Therapy Coach: Does It Work?

Rejection therapy, a trending self-resilience approach, involves deliberately seeking rejection in low-stakes situations to reduce fear of being told no. AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly being used as on-demand advisors to guide people through this process. While generative AI offers 24/7 accessible mental health guidance at little to no cost, experts warn of significant risks. AI can dispense inappropriate advice or reinforce harmful thinking patterns. Users with serious mental health conditions are advised to seek human therapists instead of relying solely on AI support.