Mental health chatbots fall short with children as therapists urge caution
A study finds that chatbots still fall short in mental health conversations with children, while therapists cite 'horror stories' in warning against AI chatbots. Trade media are also discussing 'AI psychosis' for doctors; the reports date from 21–24 September.
Who is affected and how
- doctor
- Doctors should routinely ask patients about chatbot use and know the signs of AI psychosis.
- health policy
- Regulatory steps to protect children and young people may come onto the agenda.
Sources
- How AI is changing the way people think about mental health support - Behavioral Healthcare Networkbhnet.org · Sep 21, 2026
- How AI is changing the way people think about mental health support – NEWSnet Anchorageanchorage.newsnetmedia.com · Sep 21, 2026
- How AI is changing the way people think about mental health support - ABC17NEWSabc17news.com · Sep 23, 2026
- Six in ten people turn to AI for mental health supportrte.ie · Sep 23, 2026
- Inside the Growing Use of AI Mental Health Chatbots | Neuro Therapy Todaydocwirenews · Sep 21, 2026
- 4 signs your AI use could be affecting your mental healthnationalworld.com · Sep 21, 2026
- Six in 10 people use AI for mental health advicetechcentral.ie · Sep 23, 2026
- Six in 10 people in Ireland now using AI for mental health advice, survey revealsirish independent · Sep 23, 2026
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