Surveys: young people often turn to chatbots for emotional difficulties and health questions
A JED report finds more than half of teenagers use chatbots when facing emotional difficulties, but few regard this as help; a survey of more than 24,000 pupils in England and NPR reporting show similar patterns. A study covered by Euronews finds one in three young adults has asked AI for information about drugs and alcohol.
Who is affected and how
- doctor
- For psychiatrists and school doctors, AI use should be part of young people's medical history.
- health policy
- The surveys support the need for guidelines on AI and mental health aimed at young people.
Sources
- New JED Research Shows Link Between Teens' AI Use, Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviorsprnewswire.com · Oct 27, 2026
- Teens Who Use AI for Companionship Face Highest Rates of Suicidal Thoughts, JED Study Findstechtimes.com · Oct 28, 2026
- Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows - OPBopb.org · Oct 30, 2026
- Most teens who used AI for mental health support wanted more help - News-Medicalnews-medical.net · Oct 28, 2026 · magyar
- Most teens who used AI for mental health support wanted more helpnews-medical · Oct 28, 2026
- Most tweens and teens use AI for schoolwork and emotional support, a new survey shows : NPRnpr.org · Oct 28, 2026
- Study: one in three young adults uses AI chatbots for information on drugs and alcohol | Euronewshu.euronews.com · Oct 26, 2026 · magyar
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