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A chatbot in Lithuania is easing young people's anxiety — and the results are holding

The SIJA chatbot, built on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, showed sustained reductions in anxiety, depression, and stress among Lithuanian youth. It's part of the EU's ADVANCE project testing digital mental health tools across Europe. For teens who'd never seek a therapist, help now fits in a pocket.

The upbeat factorSupport that meets young people where they are.
✓ Verified · EU Health and Digital Executive Agency · 2026-05-05 · Lithuania
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