Heavy AI Chatbot Use Linked to Higher Depression Risk, Study Finds
Published on: Jan. 22, 2026, 10:16 p.m. | Source: Times Now
Heavy use of AI chatbots is linked to a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and irritability, a study in JAMA Network Open found. Middle-aged adults face the greatest risk. Researchers stress AI isn’t inherently harmful but warn excessive use may worsen mental health if it replaces real human connections. , Health, Times Now
