Youth report high engagement, helpfulness of AI MH tools

A new study published in JAMA Network Open sheds light on how adolescents and young adults are turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health advice — and finding them helpful. According to the research, among those who used chatbots for emotional support, 66% engaged at least monthly, and an overwhelming 93% reported that the advice was helpful.

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Mental Health Weekly
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2025-11-14
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https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34667
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Digital Mental Health Interventions
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Youth report high engagement, helpfulness of AI MH tools

Valerie A. Canady
Mental Health Weekly
Digital Mental Health Interventions
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Youth report high engagement, helpfulness of AI MH tools

Valerie A. Canady
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Abstract

A new study published in JAMA Network Open sheds light on how adolescents and young adults are turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health advice — and finding them helpful. According to the research, among those who used chatbots for emotional support, 66% engaged at least monthly, and an overwhelming 93% reported that the advice was helpful.

Mental Health WeeklyVol. 35(44)
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Digital Mental Health Interventions
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