For many young people, AI has become an a convenient, accessible option for emotional support and counseling.
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For many teenagers, digital tools such as programs that use artificial intelligence, or AI, have become a go-to option for emotional support. As they learn to navigate and cope in a world where mental health care demands are high, AI is an easy and inexpensive choice. However, Jasmeet Rakhra, a certified substance abuse counselor, said that relying on a robot for responsive communication — especially when you are at your most vulnerable — raises a few concerns.
Like Fabulous, many apps harness AI to create a reminder system that serves as a habit tracker, intended to turn small daily tasks into “profound and lasting change,” according to the website for Fabulous. The privacy and consistency that AI promises its young users does make a compelling case for choosing mental health care delivered via app.
“It was just a big thing for my parents to accept, that their child needed help,” Kothari said. “So downloading an app was definitely an easier, helpful way.”
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