Working with the American Psychological Association on youth mental health and AI
OpenAI and the APA are launching a three-year partnership to develop guidance, resources, and safeguards for responsible AI use supporting youth mental health.
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OpenAI is partnering with the American Psychological Association to develop safeguards and resources for how young people use AI, recognizing that youth already rely on these tools to learn, create, ask questions, and seek advice. The partnership aims to create family-facing resources for parents, guidance for clinicians and school psychologists, and listening sessions with teens and families to understand where current support systems fall short. This work matters because families, schools, clinicians, and communities need clearer evidence and stronger safeguards as AI use among young people grows. OpenAI notes it is already working with mental health experts to improve how AI systems respond during sensitive moments and provide reminders and protections for younger users.
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