HealthPhoto: HT HealthExpert Warns of Mental Health Risks from AI Chatbot Dependence
Mental health expert Prakriti Saxena Poddar highlights risks of relying heavily on AI chatbots for emotional support. While chatbots offer a non-judgmental space to express feelings, excessive dependence can harm self-trust, relationships, and emotional resilience. Using AI for reassurance may temporarily ease anxiety but can reinforce it, making it harder to develop essential emotional skills. Experts advise AI tools should complement, not replace, human connection.
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