India, Oct. 10 -- It's 3am. Sleep is elusive, your mind is racing and there's nobody you feel comfortable calling. So you turn to an AI chatbot. It listens, responds instantly and lets you talk without feeling judged. For some, it's a convenient way to untangle everyday emotions; for others, it can become a source of reassurance and companionship. But when does a helpful conversation turn into emotional dependence? The World Mental Health Day (October 10) tries to raise awareness around this reliance on AI with this year's theme, 'Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change'. We speak to mental health experts to weigh in on the growing risks of AI's appeal how it can help, and why it is critical to understand its limitations....