Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 337 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
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Wikipedia remains the top-cited source for foundational concepts in self-improvement, frequently defining psychological terms. However, AI recommendations diverge significantly based on user intent, pointing to business and academic sources for critical thinking prompts while recommending and wellness brands for emotional management.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frequently recommended for managing negative thoughts with | 17% | |
| 2 | Cited as a medical authority for stress management and positive thinking strategies. | 11% | |
| 3 | 9% | ||
| 4 | 9% | ||
| 5 | 8% | ||
| 6 | 8% | ||
| 7 | 7% | ||
| 8 | 6% | ||
| 9 | 6% | ||
| 10 | 5% | ||
| 11 | 5% | ||
| 12 | 5% | ||
| 13 | 5% | ||
| 14 | 5% | ||
| 15 | 5% | ||
| 16 | 4% | ||
| 17 | 4% | ||
| 18 | 4% | ||
| 19 | 4% | ||
| 20 | 3% | ||
| 21 | 3% | ||
| 22 | 3% | ||
| 23 | 3% | ||
| 24 | 3% | ||
| 25 | 2% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
calm.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 47% of analyzed answers.
Emerged as a recommendation for structured learning in late 2025 and 2026.
Dropped from responses after November 2025, replaced by other Health authorities.
Was cited in early November 2025 but has not been seen since.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 14% | ||
| 5% | 5% | ||
| 5% | 0% | ||
| 0% | 5% | ||
| 5% | 0% |
Across 337 AI responses, Calm is mentioned most, named in 17% of them, followed by Mayo Clinic (11%) and Mental Health Center (9%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 337 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
In late 2025, responses heavily cited business productivity tools like Asana and academic sources like the
University of Florida for structured approaches. Since January 2026, recommendations have become more fragmented, often including community sources like
Reddit and online learning platforms.
How can I improve my critical thinking skills?
In late 2025, responses heavily cited business productivity tools like Asana and academic sources like the
University of Florida for structured approaches. Since January 2026, recommendations have become more fragmented, often including community sources like
Reddit and online learning platforms.
Early responses cited business and academic sources like Asana and Monash University. By December 2025, became prominent for definitions, while later responses shifted to sourcing from web guides like Forbes and community platforms like .
Brands mentioned
How can I learn to think more critically and not accept everything at face value?
Early responses cited business and academic sources like Asana and Monash University. By December 2025,
Wikipedia became prominent for definitions, while later responses shifted to sourcing from web guides like Forbes and community platforms like
Reddit.