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We conclude that parents and clinicians should proactively discuss chatbot use to promote safety, appropriate expectations, and linkages to evidence-based care
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Legal and Clinical Liability of Comanaging Pediatric Mental Health With Unregulated AI Chatbots
RAND Corporation (United States) | Sep 16, 2026
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Sep 17, 2026
Clinical liability frameworks should distinguish between intentional, documented chatbot use as part of a clinician-supervised care plan and unsupervised, undisclosed chatbot reliance.
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Sep 17, 2026
Liability for chatbot-related harms in pediatric mental health should rest primarily with unregulated technology companies, not clinicians or families.
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Sep 17, 2026
Whether or not AI chatbots improve access, clinicians must screen pediatric patients for concurrent chatbot use and integrate findings into treatment planning.
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Sep 17, 2026
Clinicians should be held legally liable for the advice provided by AI chatbots when used in pediatric mental health care.
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Sep 17, 2026
Parents should have the right to use AI chatbots to supplement their child's mental health care without mandatory clinician approval, provided the child is not in acute crisis.
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Sep 17, 2026
AI chatbots should undergo rigorous testing and regulation before being used in pediatric mental health settings.
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Sep 17, 2026
Open discussions about the role of AI in pediatric mental health should include diverse stakeholder perspectives, including parents, clinicians, and technologists.
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Sep 17, 2026
Parents should actively monitor their children's interactions with AI chatbots to safeguard their mental health.
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Sep 17, 2026
Parents and clinicians must collaborate to establish guidelines for the safe use of AI chatbots in mental health care.
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AI chatbots can serve as a valuable preliminary resource for children experiencing mental health issues, but should not replace professional care.
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