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Adolescent Health and Generative AI—Risks and Benefits

Jason M. Nagata, Zain Memon, Oliver Huang, Megan A. Moreno

JAMA Pediatrics · 2025 · 11 citations · 4 references

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This Viewpoint explores how generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools may affect adolescent health and well-being in the following domains: health information, cognition, critical thinking, mental health, body image, social connection, physical activity, and sleep.

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Enhancing mental health with Artificial Intelligence: Current trends and future prospects

David B. Olawade, Ojima Z. Wada, Aderonke Odetayo et al. · Journal of Medicine Surgery and Public Health · 2024 · 442 citations · Full text

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Empathy Toward Artificial Intelligence Versus Human Experiences and the Role of Transparency in Mental Health and Social Support Chatbot Design: Comparative Study

Jocelyn Shen, Daniella DiPaola, Safinah Ali et al. · JMIR Mental Health · 2024 · 66 citations · Full text

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Social media and body dissatisfaction in young adults: An experimental investigation of the effects of different image content and influencing constructs

Raquel Castellanos Silva, Gisela Steins · Frontiers in Psychology · 2023 · 39 citations · Full text

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Can Generative AI Chatbots Emulate Human Connection? A Relationship Science Perspective

Molly Grace Smith, Thomas N. Bradbury, Benjamin R. Karney · Perspectives on Psychological Science · 2025 · 31 citations · Full text

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