Google Gemini now connects users in crisis directly to helplines
By Kristian Kask
Published on April 7, 2026.
Google has updated its platform to handle conversations about mental health, with a new "Help is available" module and a new emergency contact window. This will enable users to directly contact healthcare services. The update also improves the ability of the chatbot to encourage users to seek help during these conversations.
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