Effectiveness of artificial intelligence chatbots on mental health & well-being in college students: a rapid systematic review

Though the use of chatbots for the improvement of mental health and well-being is promising based on the review's results, future research should prioritize rigorous RCTs, standardized outcome measures (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7), and strategies to improve attrition.

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Frontiers in Psychiatry
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2025-10-21
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1621768
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Digital Mental Health Interventions
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Effectiveness of artificial intelligence chatbots on mental health & well-being in college students: a rapid systematic review

Hongwu Wang, Shahzadhi Nyakhar
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Frontiers in Psychiatry
Digital Mental Health Interventions
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Effectiveness of artificial intelligence chatbots on mental health & well-being in college students: a rapid systematic review

Hongwu Wang, Shahzadhi Nyakhar
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Abstract

Though the use of chatbots for the improvement of mental health and well-being is promising based on the review's results, future research should prioritize rigorous RCTs, standardized outcome measures (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7), and strategies to improve attrition.

Frontiers in PsychiatryVol. 16
University of Florida Health (US), Florida College (US)
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