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Nearly 1 in 5 Young People Turn to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice

June 4, 2026
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A new study finds that 19.2% of adolescents use AI chatbots when feeling sad, nervous, or stressed, and most do not tell their parents they are seeking mental health advice from AI.

Adolescents / Teens Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.Anxiety Depression Stress

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