The question is no longer whether young people are using AI for mental health care, but the soundness of the advice they receive, health officials say. That means nearly 20 percent of young people in this country are using AI for mental health advice. That might be concerning, because there is misinformation available through different AI models, which are not designed to provide mental health advice. Our healthcare system has an acute shortage of psychiatrists, especially child psychiatrists, and only half of those with mental health needs actually receive mental health treatment. But we want to make sure these specific AI models meet clinical standards for mental health advice.