In a 400-person trial, the Rosie AI chatbot did not reduce anxiety or depression in pregnant women and new mothers

Nov 6, 2026 · Issue 14 · 2 sources, 2 articles

A yearlong trial of 400 participants, published in JAMA Network Open on 4 November, found that the Rosie AI chatbot did not improve anxiety or depression compared with a monthly children's book.

Who is affected and how

doctor

In perinatal mental health, a chatbot does not replace professional care; the evidence does not support that.

health policy

Randomised evidence should be required before funding digital mental health programmes.

Narrative: Chatbot therapists put young people at risk.

Sources

• A yearlong trial found that Rosie, an AI chatbot for pregnant women and new mothers, did not improve anxiety or depression compared with receiving a monthly children's book.medicaldaily.com · Nov 6, 2026
• AI Chatbot Rosie Did Not Ease Anxiety or Depression in Pregnant Women and New Mothers During Yearlong Trialinkl.com · Nov 6, 2026

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