JAMA trial tests AI as scalable option for campus MH care

As colleges and universities continue to grapple with rising demand for mental health services and chronic shortages of clinicians, digital tools are increasingly being positioned as part of the solution. A new randomized clinical trial study, published in JAMA Network Open , adds rigorous evidence to that discussion, evaluating whether a conversational artificial intelligence platform designed to provide emotional support can meaningfully reduce psychological distress among university students.