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Understanding Youth Preferences: Reevaluating the Role of AI in Mental Health Guidance

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Mark Justine N. Revano
Randy A. Tudy
July 8, 2026

Digital Health

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Young people rated ChatGPT's mental health responses as more relevant than those from health professionals.
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The findings highlight the need for caution in generalizing youth experiences, as they vary by context and vulnerability.
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In the Philippines, unmet mental health needs and limited access contribute to the perceived helpfulness of AI responses.
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ChatGPT may serve better as an explainer rather than an adviser, emphasizing clarity over therapeutic superiority.
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Future research should explore which youth find AI advice helpful and the conditions influencing their preferences.

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Helpful for whom? Rethinking youth preference for AI in mental health advice

by Mark Justine N. Revano, Randy A. Tudy
July 8, 2026

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