Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. "Sometimes I forget she's not a real person," says one teen.
The article from MSN discusses the increasing trend of parents allowing their children to interact with mental health chatbots as a means to address mental health issues. These chatbots, powered by AI, offer a platform for children to express their feelings and concerns in a non-judgmental environment. The piece highlights the case of a mother, Sarah, who introduced her 13-year-old son to a chatbot after noticing signs of anxiety and depression. The chatbot provided her son with coping strategies and a safe space to talk about his feelings. Experts are cited discussing both the benefits, like accessibility and anonymity, and the limitations, such as the lack of human empathy and potential privacy concerns. The article also touches on the broader implications of AI in mental health, including the debate over whether these tools can truly replace human therapists or if they serve best as supplementary tools.
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