AI chatbot usage may increase mental health help-seeking among college-aged individuals.

Tran MPN, Walker DC

DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2026.2727947
Published: 2026 Sep 8
Container: Journal of American college health : J of ACH
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@article{allodium:10.1080/07448481.2026.2727947,
  title = {AI chatbot usage may increase mental health help-seeking among college-aged individuals.},
  author = {Tran MPN and Walker DC},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Journal of American college health : J of ACH},
  doi = {10.1080/07448481.2026.2727947},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2026.2727947}
}

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MPN, T., & DC, W. (2026). AI chatbot usage may increase mental health help-seeking among college-aged individuals.. Journal of American college health : J of ACH. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2026.2727947

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