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Prevalence of Mental Health Discussions in Publicly Available Generative AI Conversations

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This cross-sectional study evaluates how often adolescents use artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to discuss mental health concerns.

Source: JAMA Network Open

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.30635

Authors: Ryan K. McBain, Li Ang Zhang, Alyssa Burnett, Jonathan H. Cantor, Hao Yu

Institutions: RAND Corporation, Harvard University, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Language: English

Topic: Digital Mental Health Interventions

Subfield: Applied Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,000

OpenAlex ID: W7204099871

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