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June 7, 2026

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Nearly one in five youth use AI chatbots for mental health aid

VCValerie A. Canady

Key Points

The study aims to assess the prevalence of AI chatbot usage for mental health support among adolescents.
Survey conducted among U.S. youth to estimate AI chatbot usage for mental health advice.
Data collection from various demographics to ensure representativeness of findings.
Approximately 20% of U.S. youth have utilized AI chatbots for mental health advice.
Most users reported not disclosing their chatbot interactions to anyone, reflecting potential stigma.

Abstract

As the youth mental health crisis persists, a growing number of adolescents are quietly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for help. A new study by RAND researchers shows that nearly one‐fifth of U.S. youth have used AI chatbots for mental health advice, with most saying they have not told anyone about it.

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Valerie A. Canady (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250b707def13d035e1b77f https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34899