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Medical Xpress · September 28, 2026 · On the brief until October 12, 2026

Turning to AI for health answers may signal anxiety, depression among young adults

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Answering health and symptom questions for young adults

Researchers found that young adults who ask generative AI tools health questions have higher odds of screening positive for anxiety and depression. In response, clinicians and educators may need to assess how patients and students use chatbots for medical answers. The findings encourage professionals to help young adults evaluate automated advice rather than looking only at academic dishonesty.

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Students and instructors can debate whether conversational chatbots offer accessible guidance or reinforce harmful cycles of rumination and worry.

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