The Friction Paradox in AI Chatbots for Mental Health

Michelle Charette, Daniel Z. Buchman

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DOI: 10.1080/21507740.2026.2734607
Published: 2026-10-02
Container: AJOB Neuroscience
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@article{allodium:10.1080/21507740.2026.2734607,
  title = {The Friction Paradox in AI Chatbots for Mental Health},
  author = {Michelle Charette and Daniel Z. Buchman},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {AJOB Neuroscience},
  doi = {10.1080/21507740.2026.2734607},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/21507740.2026.2734607}
}

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Charette, M., & Buchman, D. Z. (2026). The Friction Paradox in AI Chatbots for Mental Health. AJOB Neuroscience. https://doi.org/10.1080/21507740.2026.2734607

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