AI Might Be the Largest Provider of Mental Health Support in the US

AI *𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦* the largest provider of mental health support in the US, according to a recent survey.

Check out LLM mental health usage by the numbers:

◾ 𝟰𝟵% of users with a self-reported mental health condition use LLMs for emotional support

◾ 𝟳𝟯% for anxiety

◾ 𝟲𝟯% for advice

◾ 𝟲𝟬% for depression

◾ 𝟱𝟴% for emotional insight

◾ 𝟱𝟲% for mood improvement

◾ 𝟯𝟲% to hone communication skills

◾ 𝟯𝟱% to assuage loneliness

🔸 𝟵% experience inappropriate or harmful outputs

Remember, these general purpose models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) were not specifically designed for mental health support; and yet... that is exactly how people have chosen to use engage with them.

Link to article:

https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fpri0000292