One in five adolescents and young adults in the United States reported using AI chatbots for mental health support in 2025, and most did not tell anyone, according to a recent survey study. AI chatbots are growing in popularity, and many people are beginning to use them for mental health support. Recent data show that chatbots may reduce stigma around mental health conditions, although experts

Teenagers are increasingly becoming dependent on AI chatbots, echoing a familiar problem with social media in the 2010s.

One in five adolescents and young adults in the United States reported using AI chatbots for mental health support in 2025, and most did not tell anyone, according to a recent…