Research examines the relationship between AI therapist interest and mental health searches in the US, suggesting evolving public interest.
This research poster examines the association between Google Trends search interest in AI therapists, counseling, and mental health in the United States from July 2021 to July 2026. Monthly Google Trends data were analyzed using trend analysis and Pearson correlation. AI therapist search interest showed positive correlations with counseling and mental health search interest. The findings describe patterns in public search interest and do not indicate causal relationships or actual use of AI therapy services.
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Yanwei Chen (2026) studied this question.
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