A new US study finds that roughly one in five young people use artificial intelligence chatbots to seek advice about their mental health. The findings indicate that adolescents and young adults turn to AI tools when they feel sad, angry, nervous, or stressed. The West Australian reports the proportion as “one in five,” while NBC News characterizes it as “around 1 in 5,” based on a survey included in the study. Across both outlets, the core message is that a substantial minority of younger people are already using AI for mental health-related guidance rather than relying solely on traditional sources. The reports do not describe which specific platforms were used, what users asked the chatbots, or how the advice affected outcomes. Both sources frame the results as survey-based evidence of current usage patterns among young people seeking support during emotionally difficult moments.