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Published on in Vol 10 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/86904, first published .
Real-World Use of a Mental Health AI Companion: Multiple Methods Study

Real-World Use of a Mental Health AI Companion: Multiple Methods Study

Real-World Use of a Mental Health AI Companion: Multiple Methods Study

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Christine Callahan1 Author Orcid Image ;   Leah Tanner1 Author Orcid Image ;   Chelsea Coe1 Author Orcid Image ;   Michelle Davis1 Author Orcid Image ;   Jenna Glover1 Author Orcid Image ;   Ellis Bernstein1 Author Orcid Image ;   Katherine Scranton1 Author Orcid Image ;   Kenli Urruty1 Author Orcid Image ;   Matthew Chester1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Sarah Kunkle1 Author Orcid Image
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Christine Callahan   1 , PhD ;   Leah Tanner   1 , MSPH ;   Chelsea Coe   1 , PhD ;   Michelle Davis   1 , PhD ;   Jenna Glover   1 , PhD ;   Ellis Bernstein   1 , PhD ;   Katherine Scranton   1 , PhD ;   Kenli Urruty   1 , PhD ;   Matthew Chester   1, 2 , PhD ;   Sarah Kunkle   1 , MPH

1 Headspace, Inc., San Francisco, CA, United States

2 Panasonic Well, Austin, TX, United States

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