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About The Study: In this nationally representative survey study of U.S. adolescents and young adults, a fifth reported using AI chatbots for mental health advice. AI chatbots are already embedded in many youths’ mental health information ecosystem, underscoring the need for parents and clinicians to proactively discuss chatbot use to promote safety, appropriate expectations, and linkages to evidence-based care. 

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Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Ryan K. McBain, PhD, MPH, email rmcbain@rand.org.

(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2015)

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