Psychiatric News (11/7) reported, “More than 5 million adolescents and young adults in the United States have sought mental health advice from generative artificial intelligence (AI), according to a study.” The researchers said, “[These] high use rates likely reflect the low cost, immediacy, and perceived privacy of AI-based advice, particularly for youths unlikely to receive traditional counseling. … However, engagement with generative AI raises concerns, especially for users with intensive clinical needs.” The findings were published in JAMA Network Open.
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— “More Than One in Eight U.S. Youth Use AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice, Psychiatric News , November 7, 2025