Help-seeking
3 studies. None is a trial or meta-analysis.
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Studies
- L4Clinical and sociodemographic predictors of AI use for mental health among college students“Students with severe mental health symptoms and some marginalized groups are using unregulated AI tools at elevated rates. Findings underscore the need for research on AI safety for distressed individuals and policies…”Journal of affective disorders, 2026 · n = 675
- L4AI Chatbot Use and Disclosure for Mental Health Among US Adolescents and Young Adults“In this nationally representative survey study of US adolescents and young adults, a fifth reported using AI chatbots for mental health advice. AI chatbots are already embedded in many youths' mental health…”JAMA pediatrics, 2026
- L4Help-Seeking in the Age of AI: Cross-Sectional Survey of the Use and Perceptions of AI-Based Mental Health Support Among US Adults“AI appears to be an important component of the mental health help-seeking landscape among respondents in this sample. Although most respondents still preferred human professionals, a subset reported relying on AI…”JMIR mental health, 2026