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Mental HealthAugust 21, 2026Source: Harvard Gazette

AI use surging for mental health help among young people

A recent survey finds that adolescents and young adults have dramatically increased their use of AI chatbots for mental health support, with uptake rising by around 60% in a year. The report underscores a growing reliance on digital companions for emotional help, raising questions about effectiveness, equity, and how clinicians and health systems should respond to this shift.

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