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Mental HealthAugust 17, 2026Source: Harvard Gazette

AI use surging for mental health help among young people

A recent survey highlighted by a major university news outlet shows a 60% year‑over‑year increase in the use of AI chatbots for mental health care among adolescents and young adults. Researchers warn that while chatbots offer accessible, stigma‑reducing support, the rapid uptake is outpacing evidence on effectiveness and safety, raising urgent questions for clinicians, educators, and policymakers about how to guide responsible use.

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