AI Technology panic—is AI Dependence Bad for Mental Health? A Cross-Lagged Panel Model and the Mediating Roles of Motivations for AI Use Among Adolescents

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10. Letter to the Editor The Potential Benefits and challenges of ChatGPT in Mental Health Care: A Scoping Review Dear Editor, I am writing to provide my perspective on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health care, specifically highlighting advanced language models such as ChatGPT. In this letter, we hope to draw attention to ChatGPT's potential applications in mental health support and the major challenges it poses and offer guidance on future lines of research and implementation. Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, has advanced significantly in recent years, leading to new business opportunities, including mental health support [1]. Ever since, these models simulating conv (Preprint)
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