Chatbots & Mental Health: Exploring Risks, Safeguards, & Possible Benefits is a National Academy of Medicine webinar that examines how AI-driven chatbots are being used for mental health support and what the current research says about their effects. It brings together clinicians, researchers, and technology experts to discuss the potential benefits and risks of these tools, including safety concerns and unanswered questions about their public use. The session also explores safeguards that governments, organizations, and individuals can implement to protect users.