HOW CAN I MAKE SENSE of my father’s absence? How should I respond to hostility on social media? And during a period of tension, how can I make myself feel at peace?  

These are some of the questions teens told EdSource they have asked AI chatbots in recent years, turning to the technology for emotional support and advice. They’re not alone — roughly 1 in 5 teens now use AI chatbots for mental health advice amid an adolescent mental health crisis exacerbated by limited access to professional care.

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