# AI and Mental Health in Youth | Concord News

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Podcast: [Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/concord-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600694)
Published: 2026-09-17T17:06:41+00:00
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## Resource

One in five young people are now turning to AI chatbots for mental health advice — a worrying trend as experts warn these tools, though sounding human, lack real empathy and may even push vulnerable users further away from help. But not all AI is the same: researchers at Dartmouth are building specialized bots like TheraBot, grounded in proven therapy methods, showing real promise in reducing anxiety and depression. The future of mental health tech is messy — but moving toward smarter, safer solutions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wmur.com/article/ai-youth-mental-health-91626/73749036 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7445d277aaa39531 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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