Prevalence of mental health discussions in publicly available generative AI conversations

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

Corresponding Author: Ryan K. McBain, PhD, MPH, RAND, 20 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 ( rmcbain@rand.org ).

10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.30635

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