STATOpinion

Teens are turning to chatbots for mental health help. We need rules to keep them safe

The share of young people using AI chatbots for mental health advice rose more than 40% in a single year, researcher writes.
CNBC

When to talk to AI chatbots about mental health—and when to stay far away, professionals say

As Americans get lonelier and lonelier, a growing number of people are getting some emotional support from artificial intelligence chatbots — and some mental health experts are concerned. "The topic ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

AI Chatbot Use for Mental Health Advice Rises Sharply Among US Youth, With Key Disparities Identified

Nationally weighted 2025 survey estimated 19.2% of US youth (≈8.2 million) have sought mental health advice from AI chatbots, up from 13.1% in 2024. Use intensity was meaningful: 42.8% engaged at ...
THE WEEK

Your therapist, the chatbot

How are people using AI for therapy? A growing number are sharing their anxieties, frustrations, and darkest thoughts with AI chatbots, seeking advice, comfort, and validation from a sympathetic ...
Observer

As A.I. Chatbots Trigger Mental Health Crises, Tech Giants Scramble for Safeguards

As chatbots like ChatGPT and Character.AI face scrutiny, companies and lawmakers push for stronger mental health protections and age rules. Thuyen Ngo/Unsplash Psychosis, mania and depression are ...
CNN

For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support

When today’s teenagers and young adults are struggling emotionally, some are turning not only to friends, family members and therapists but also to artificial intelligence. Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents ...
The New York Times

Teens Are Using Chatbots as Therapists. That’s Alarming.

Dr. McBain studies policies and technologies that serve vulnerable populations. On any given night, countless teenagers confide in artificial intelligence chatbots — sharing their loneliness, anxiety ...