CINCINNATI — From chatbots that offer life advice to smartphone apps acting as digital therapists, artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to support mental health. But as use grows, so do concerns over its safety and effectiveness.

What You Need To Know • According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year • With a shortage of mental health professionals, some people are turning to AI for support • Dr. Kelly Merrill Jr. is an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati who studies the intersection of technology and health communication

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness , one in five adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year. With a shortage of mental health profe

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