Gemini expands mental health support — "Help is available" module & crisis hotline integration

AI Impact Summary

Google is expanding Gemini's capabilities to proactively identify and support users experiencing potential mental health crises. The system now surfaces a "Help is available" module and a simplified "one-touch" interface connecting users to crisis hotline resources. This includes integration with ReflexAI and Google.org funding to scale support services and improve response accuracy, focusing on encouraging help-seeking and avoiding harmful responses.