"Overuse of AI for mental health support could well lead to the next public health emergency if the government does not take urgent action. We shouldn't be surprised that teenagers are turning to tools such as ChatGPT in this way. NHS waiting lists are rising, and one in five young people are living with a mental health condition. It is unacceptable that young people who require support for their mental health are unable to access the services they need, before they reach crisis point."
"NHS waiting lists are rising, and one in five young people are living with a mental health condition. It is unacceptable that young people who require support for their mental health are unable to access the services they need, before they reach crisis point. AI cannot replace the vital human element in mental health care. It does offer many benefits, but it should be thoughtfully integrated to support human therapist-led care."
A quarter of teenagers are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support. Overuse of AI for mental health could trigger a future public health emergency without urgent government action. NHS waiting lists are rising and one in five young people live with a mental health condition. Many young people cannot access required services before reaching crisis. AI cannot replace the vital human element in mental health care, though AI offers benefits. AI should be thoughtfully integrated to support therapist-led care, and the government must expand the mental health workforce to ensure timely in-person support for struggling teenagers.
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