Young People and AI for Mental Health

May 5, 2026, 15:03
EuropeHealth

Introduction

Many young people in Europe use AI chatbots to help with their feelings.

Main Body

A study looked at 3,800 people in France, Germany, Sweden, and Ireland. 90% of these young people used AI tools. Many think AI is easier to talk to than doctors. Young people like AI because it is always there. They feel the AI does not judge them. More than 60% of users call the AI a friend or a teacher. But there are problems. 28% of the young people feel very anxious. AI can give good answers, but it is not a real doctor. AI cannot feel human emotions.

Conclusion

Young people use AI instead of doctors, but this can be dangerous.

Learning

⚑ THE 'S' RULE

Look at these words from the text:

  • He feels
  • AI gives
  • AI does

The Simple Trick: When we talk about one person or one thing (He, She, It, AI), we add an -s to the action word.

Compare:

  • Young people use AI. (Many people β†’ no 's')
  • AI helps people. (One thing β†’ add 's')

πŸ“¦ USEFUL PAIRS

Learn these words together to speak faster:

  • Real doctor β†’ A human professional.
  • Human emotions β†’ Feelings like love or sadness.
  • AI tools β†’ Apps or programs like chatbots.

πŸ”„ OPPOSITES

  • Easier β†’\rightarrow Harder
  • Dangerous β†’\rightarrow Safe
  • Real β†’\rightarrow Fake

Vocabulary Learning

many (adj.)
numerous; a large number of
Example:Many young people use AI to talk about their feelings.
young (adj.)
not old; having lived a short time
Example:Young people often feel anxious.
people (n.)
human beings; a group of individuals
Example:People in France use AI chatbots.
use (v.)
to employ or put into service
Example:They use AI tools to find answers.
help (v.)
to give assistance
Example:AI helps people talk to themselves.
feelings (n.)
emotions or mental states
Example:She shares her feelings with the chatbot.
study (n.)
an examination of a subject
Example:A study looked at 3,800 people.
looked (v.)
examined or observed
Example:The study looked at the data.
easier (adj.)
less difficult
Example:AI is easier to talk to than doctors.
talk (v.)
to speak with someone
Example:You can talk to the AI anytime.
doctors (n.)
medical professionals
Example:Some people prefer doctors for mental health.
like (v.)
to enjoy or prefer
Example:Young people like AI because it is always there.
always (adv.)
at all times
Example:The AI is always available.
judge (v.)
to form an opinion
Example:The AI does not judge them.
friend (n.)
a person you know and trust
Example:Many users call the AI a friend.
teacher (n.)
a person who teaches
Example:Some people see AI as a teacher.
problems (n.)
difficulties or issues
Example:There are problems with AI.
anxious (adj.)
worried or nervous
Example:28% feel very anxious.
answers (n.)
responses to questions
Example:AI gives good answers.
real (adj.)
actually existing
Example:AI is not a real doctor.
cannot (v.)
unable to
Example:AI cannot feel emotions.
human (adj.)
relating to people
Example:AI cannot feel human emotions.
emotions (n.)
feelings such as joy or sadness
Example:People share emotions with AI.
dangerous (adj.)
capable of causing harm
Example:Using AI instead of doctors can be dangerous.
AI (n.)
Artificial Intelligence, a computer system that can think like a human
Example:AI can help people with their feelings.
chatbots (n.)
computer programs that can converse with people
Example:Many people use chatbots to get help.
Europe (n.)
a continent in the northern hemisphere
Example:Young people in Europe use AI.
France (n.)
a country in Western Europe
Example:The study included people from France.
Germany (n.)
a country in Central Europe
Example:The study included people from Germany.
Sweden (n.)
a country in Northern Europe
Example:The study included people from Sweden.
Ireland (n.)
a country in Western Europe
Example:The study included people from Ireland.
tools (n.)
devices or instruments used for a purpose
Example:People used AI tools.
users (n.)
people who use something
Example:Most users call the AI a friend.
instead (adv.)
in place of
Example:They use AI instead of doctors.