Students Who Turn to AI for Emotional Support Report Worse Mental Health

Share article Remove Save to favorites Save to favorites Print Email Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Copy URL Some student uses of AI are associated with worse mental health and well-being outcomes, concludes a report from The Jed Foundation (JED), a nonprofit focused on supporting youth mental health.Students who use AI for friendship or companionship or who seek help from AI when they’re struggling emotionally are more likely to have symptoms of anxiety and depression, loneliness, and a history of suicidal thoughts and attempts than students who do not use the technology for those purposes, the report found. It also found that many students use AI when they’re feeling sad, stressed, lonely, or overwhelmed. Students report using it because they feel lonely, want to talk but nobody else is available, or they are trying to figure out how to explain or understand their emotions.

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