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Mental HealthAugust 18, 2026Source: Phys.org

Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support—here’s how to keep kids safe

New reporting describes how many teenagers use general-purpose AI chatbots for emotional support, even though these systems were never designed or clinically validated for mental health. While some therapeutic bots like Woebot show benefit in controlled studies, experts warn that widely used general AI tools pose unacceptably high risks for teen mental health and urge parents to adopt safety strategies.

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