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Why AI Therapy Could Harm Your Teen’s Mental Health

Why AI Therapy Could Harm Your Teen’s Mental Health

Update: 2025-09-19
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Why AI Therapy Could Harm Your Teen’s Mental Health

Why AI Therapy Could Harm Your Teen’s Mental Health

Josh Ochs