Are teens turning to AI for emotional support? Share your experience
Teens are increasingly using AI chatbots for mental health support and personal advice, while some schools are also experimenting with AI-powered wellness tools.EdSource wants to hear from teens, parents, educators and school counselors: How is AI showing up in your life or school, and has it helped or caused concern?
Which best describes you?
Teen or young adult
Parent or caregiver
Teacher
School counselor or other school employee
Other
Have you or a teen you know used an AI chatbot for emotional support, mental health questions or personal advice?
Yes, a general AI chatbot such as ChatGPT or Gemini
Yes, an AI tool provided by a school
Yes, both
No
Tell us about your experience. Why was AI used? Was it helpful, concerning or both? Did it lead to support from a parent, counselor, therapist or another person?
What role, if any, do you think AI should play in supporting students’ mental health?
Would you be willing to speak with an EdSource reporter about your experience?
Yes
No
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Please keep my name anonymous. Yes, please keep my name anonymous. (I understand EdSource needs my name for verification, but I do not want it published.)
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