65% of youth use chatbots for mental health advice monthly, and 92.7% find it helpful.
The research indicates a significant reliance on digital resources for mental wellness support among young people.
Assessment utilized survey data from internet users aged 12-24 to gauge chatbot usage rates.
This highlights the growing role of technology in providing mental health resources for younger demographics.
Abstract
Among young people who use the internet, 65% seek mental health advice from “chatbots” on at least a monthly basis, researchers have found. Among these young people, 92.7% found the advice helpful.