AI Can’t Save a Life. People Can.

Teens are turning to AI for answers - even when it comes to suicide.

Why This Matters Now

In August 2025, The New York Times told the story of Adam Raine, a 16-year-old who confided his suicidal thoughts to ChatGPT instead of the people around him. His parents later discovered months of conversations where Adam asked the AI for help, even showing it photos of his injuries. The chatbot offered simulated empathy, but also gave him technical details about methods. Weeks later, Adam died

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This video challenges the belief that AI can be the answer to everything.

It asks:

When things are serious, who do you turn to?

Who really shows up?

Give your students the tools to choose people over AI.

Bring this urgent conversation into your classroom with our free AI, Mental Health, and Real Connection lesson plan, designed for grades 9–12:

Discussion prompts grounded in real scenarios
Student reflection tools to explore what holds them back
A guide for educators or counselors to lead safely and effectively
Crisis resource lists you can trust

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This Conversation Doesn’t Stop in the Classroom

Parents, grandparents, coaches, and mentors need to hear this too.

Alongside this classroom lesson, we’ve created a short video PSA for parents, grandparents, coaches, and other trusted adults. It explains what’s happening in teens’ lives and equips families to respond with support.

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