"As AI becomes integrated into daily life and personal decision making, it is unsurprising that many people are consulting AI for assistance with depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Mental health chatbots, self-help applications, and large language models can provide immediate responses, emotional validation, and structured coping strategies."
"So, why would someone choose to use AI rather than a licensed mental health professional when they are experiencing significant emotional, psychological, or social distress? First, AI is easily accessible. Many AI programs are free or relatively inexpensive. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Individuals experiencing anxiety or depressive symptoms in the middle of the night can access immediate responses without waiting for a scheduled appointment."
AI is increasingly used for depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns through chatbots, self-help apps, and large language models. These tools can provide immediate responses, emotional validation, and structured coping strategies, and are attractive because they are accessible, inexpensive, and available 24/7. Some users treat AI as a trusted confidante and learn prompts to elicit empathy, care, or structured interventions. Recent experience shows AI is fallible for mental health support and can sometimes exacerbate distress or cause serious harm. Legal liability becomes a central issue when AI use leads to worsened outcomes.
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