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In fact, at least 20% of people who visit their GP are dealing with underlying issues that aren’t necessarily medical. Trying to navigate these problems alone can be overwhelming, but I want our residents to know that help is available. Our Social Prescribing Team is here to listen and work with you to plan the…

As large-language-model-enhanced chatbots become increasingly expressive and socially responsive, many users begin forming companionship-like bonds with them. This study investigates how using AI companions relates to psychological well-being. We collected self-reported data from 1,131 US adults who use Character.AI, including survey responses and 4,664 chat sessions (464,687 messages) from 237 participants. By triangulating self-reported usage,…