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mental health advice
Coverage of mental health advice in the Nexus archive.
- Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. teens have turned to AI chatbots for mental health advice, study finds
Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. teens have used AI chatbots for mental health advice, according to a study. The trend is growing among adolescents and young adults in the United States.
- Study finds 1 in 5 youths is using AI chatbots for mental health advice
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found 20% of youths aged 12 to 21 use AI chatbots for mental health advice, with 92% finding it helpful. Experts warn chatbots lack the ability to challenge users or identify concerning behaviors, and a new Colorado law aims to regulate chatbots to prevent harmful interactions with minors.