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Effectiveness of artificial intelligence chatbots on mental health & well-being in college students

A rapid systematic review

Bibliographic Data

ID15525399
AuthorsShahzadhi Nyakhar (University of Florida Health, corresponding author), Hongwu Wang (0000-0003-0449-715X, University of Florida Health)
Year2025
Volume16
Pages1621768-1621768
Publication date2025-10-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1621768
PMID41195352
OpenAlexW4415373278
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited4

Though the use of chatbots for the improvement of mental health and well-being is promising based on the review's results, future research should prioritize rigorous RCTs, standardized outcome measures (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7), and strategies to improve attrition

Chatbot · Emotional intelligence · MEDLINE · Mental health · Outcome (game theory · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Digital Mental Health Interventions · Mental Health Research Topics

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Unique citing works2
Citations per year2
Citation span2026 - 2026 (1)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 2

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