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More young people are turning to AI chatbots for mental health advice, study finds

Nearly half who use it make use of it monthly

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Nearly one in five U.S. adolescents and young adults say they have used an AI chatbot for mental health advice, according to a new study.

Most young people who seek emotional support from AI tools never tell anyone they are doing so.

Researchers say the trend highlights the growing role of AI in youth mental health and the need for parents and clinicians to discuss chatbot use.

A growing number of American teenagers and young adults are seeking mental health advice from art...

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