Research shows that 93% of youth found AI chatbots helpful for mental health, indicating growing engagement in this tool.
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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