More than 100 chatbots are being marketed as focused on mental health, yet the scientific evidence backing their effectiveness is thin, and experts warn they should not replace therapy. A late-June 2026 report from The Wall Street Journal describes the rapid entry of these chatbots into mental health, propelled by advances in generative AI, along with mounting concerns over regulation and efficacy (AI Enters the Mental-Health Chat).
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