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December 2, 2025Journal of Medical Internet ResearchOpen Access

The Effectiveness of AI Chatbots in Alleviating Mental Distress and Promoting Health Behaviors Among Adolescents and Young Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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VHVivian Hui

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Overview

Systematic review shows AI chatbots improve mental distress and health behaviors in adolescents, suggesting further development is needed for effectiveness.

Key Points

  • AI chatbots reduced mental distress in adolescents and young adults, improving well-being scores.
  • Overall effect sizes showed significant improvements in anxiety (SMD −0.37) and stress (SMD −0.41) measures.
  • Randomized controlled trials evaluated user engagement and specific dialog system methods to assess AI effectiveness.
  • Future measures are needed to enhance chatbot development for ongoing mental health support among youth.

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Vivian Hui (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692e3d986c9b3ab28c187911https://doi.org/10.2196/79850
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