September 19, 2025Open Access

Breaking Barriers in Student Mental Health Care With AI-Enhanced Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Pilot Feasibility Study (Preprint)

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Pilot feasibility study shows integrated chatbot support improves mental health outcomes in university students, indicating a scalable solution.

Integration of an LLM chatbot with group therapy shows high feasibility and acceptability for managing student mental health.
Among 19 treatment initiators, 94.1% attended at least 3 group sessions, with a dropout rate of only 10.5%.
The intervention resulted in significant improvements in generalized anxiety and mental well-being, suggesting potential effectiveness.
Qualitative feedback praises chatbot accessibility and support, highlighting the need for personalized interactions in the future.

Tulbure et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Pilot feasibility study shows integrated chatbot support improves mental health outcomes in university students, indicating a scalable solution.