More Than Half Of Survey Respondents Use AI To Help Manage Stress, Anxiety, Or Other Mental Health Needs

More than half (53.6%) of adults age 18 and older surveyed about their use of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots said they use chatbots to help manage stress, anxiety, or other mental health needs. About 15% said they use chatbots for these purposes every day.

Use of AI chatbots was highest among those between ages 25 and 34, with 80% reporting that they had used this technology.

The survey was conducted for George Mason University’s College of Public Health. A total of 507 people participated in the nationally representative survey, which took place during early December 2025. The . . .