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Dr. Jessica A. Johnson: AI companion apps exacerbate teen mental health concerns

The Maui News | Opinion

Feb 11, 2026

Troubling stories about dangerous encounters with chatbots continue to surface in the news, with two recent reports from NPR that focused on teen suicide and mental health worsenin…

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