What Parents Need to Know
Dr. Candice Feinberg, renowned clinical psychologist, parenting expert, podcast host and CEO and co-founder of ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers, on a growing concern for parents: teenagers increasingly turning to AI chatbots for emotional support, companionship and advice.
New research from Common Sense Media, reported by NPR, finds that nearly two-thirds of tweens and teens use AI chatbots, with some turning to the technology when feeling stressed, lonely or anxious.
But what happens when a teenager starts relying on a chatbot for emotional support instead of talking to a parent, friend or mental health professional?
Recently featured on CBS News HERE, (linkedin.com/posts/rowi-teen-and-parent-wellness_mental-health-should-be-prioritized-for-students-activity-7495618916082176000-TGu3) Dr. Feinberg explains, in a recent CBS interview, why AI may feel like a judgment-free confidant to struggling teens, the warning signs parents should recognize and how families can establish healthier boundaries without shutting down communication.
As CEO and co-founder of ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers and host of the parenting podcast “No Parent Left Behind,” Dr. Feinberg works with adolescents and families navigating anxiety, depression, social pressures and emotional challenges.
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