AI Being Used For Therapy And Companionship In Youth And Adults

Reports say more people are using AI chatbots for therapy, companionship, and emotional support.

Common Sense Media and Stanford researchers found safety gaps in several mental health apps, including weak crisis detection and harmful responses.

Some apps also shut down, leaving users without access to care or their data.

Experts warn that these tools may pose real mental health risks, especially for teens and other vulnerable users.