Journal of Medical Internet Research· 2025Q1· Review

Generative AI Mental Health Chatbots as Therapeutic Tools: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Their Role in Reducing Mental Health Issues

Qiyang Zhang, Renwen Zhang, Yiying Xiong, Y Sui et al.

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2025year

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A meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials (N=6314) found that generative AI (GenAI) chatbots significantly reduce negative mental health issues like depression and anxiety (ES=0.30, P=.047). Social-oriented chatbots were more effective than task-oriented ones.

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Field: Applied Psychology

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