Using ChatGPT for Support After My Grandfather’s Death

Metro reports on the growing trend of young people seeking mental health support through AI chatbots, with one in four teens using them. Melissa, 18, turned to ChatGPT after experiencing grief for the first time, finding it easier than waiting for a school counselor. A recent Youth Endowment Fund survey revealed that over half of teens used online mental health resources, highlighting the strain on traditional services. Experts caution that while AI can offer immediate support, it should not replace professional therapy.

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