Young and depressed? Try Woebot! The rise of mental health chatbots in the US

Schools are encouraging students to use mental health chatbots to address a surge in depression and anxiety. Critics worry they're a Band-Aid solution unsupported by evidence

Fifteen-year-old Jordyne Lewis was stressed out.

The high school sophomore from Harrisburg, North Carolina, was overwhelmed with schoolwork, never mind the uncertainty of living in a pandemic that has dragged on for two long years. Despite the challenges, she never turned to her school counselor or sought out a therapist.