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    News article addresses teen use of AI chatbots for emotional support

    Transitions researcher Megan Kelly, PhD, along with two UMass Chan colleagues, Phoebe Moore, PhD, and Yael Dvir, MD, recently published an article in The Conversation exploring how teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for emotional support — and how adults can help keep them safe.

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    Episode 30: My Therapist Has Paws- A Path to Better Mental Health and Social Connection

    In this episode of Stay Tuned: Supporting Transition Age Youth, co-hosts Gillian and Mei speak with returning guest Jamie Yang about the powerful role pets can play in improving mental health and supporting community participation. Jamie shares how caring for their dog, Mendelssohn, helped create daily structure and opportunities for self-compassion during challenging periods of mental health recovery. The conversation also explores how dogs (and other pets) can encourage social interaction through daily caretaking responsibilities, resulting in meaningful moments of community through everyday encounters with others. And if anything, give this episode a listen to meet Mr. Mendelssohn himself. 

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    New Publication: Tips for Clinicians to Help Manage Adolescent AI Chatbot Use for Mental Health

    This tip sheet provides practical guidance for clinicians on navigating adolescent use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health support. As platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta AI, and Character.AI become integrated into adolescents’ daily lives, clinicians should routinely assess and monitor chatbot use, understanding both the potential benefits and risks.

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