2 papers
cs.HC2026
Engagement Phenotypes for a Sample of 102,684 AI Mental Health Chatbot Users and Dose-Response Associations with Clinical Outcomes
Emma C. Wolfe, Ting Su, Olivier Tieleman +3
Background: Conversational AI chatbots are emerging as scalable mental health tools, but little is known about real world engagement or its relationship to clinical outcomes. Objec…
cs.HC2026
Talking to a Human as an Attitudinal Barrier: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Stigma, Access, and the Appeal of AI Mental Health Support
Caitlin A. Stamatis, Emma C. Wolfe, Matteo Malgaroli +1
Background: Many people who could benefit from therapy do not receive it. Conversational AI is increasingly used for mental health support, yet it is unclear which barriers AI help…