The use of artificial intelligence for dealing with mental health struggles has increased since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. At UF, researchers say they're striving to understand why people turn to AI, what it offers, where it falls short and how institutions can and should respond.

The Alligator’s Spring 2026 Health and Technology reporter, Swasthi Maharaj, talks with The Independent Florida Alligator podcast on her recent article.

Read her full story here: https://www.alligator.org/article/2026/01/chatgpt-students-therapy