Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe - Peer2Peer

Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe

Aug 15, 2026

While a small number of purpose-built therapeutic chatbots have been studied in controlled settings, most teens are using general-purpose tools that were never designed or validated for mental health support.

https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/teens-are-turning-to-ai-chatbots-for-emotional-support-heres-how-to-keep-kids-safe/

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