How AI tools like DeepSeek are transforming emotional and mental health care of Chinese youth

Medical Xpress
February 16, 2026
China's youth are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. Now, experts are exploring the potential healing power of artificial intelligence (AI) in a society where mental health issues have long been taboo. Clinical psychologist Dr. Olive Woo and AI expert Dr. Yuk Ming Tang suggest that the technology could be transformative for accessible emotional support, provided it is implemented with care and responsibility.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/16/2026