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  • Posted June 4, 2026

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

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.

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