
09/02/2025
As technology changes, so can concerns with how it’s used and the impact. There have been a handful of examples coming to light about the use of AI chat bots and mental illness. The medical field continues to monitor with the possibility of new diagnosis and treatment concerns. As of now, AI psychosis is not an official diagnoses however, it is something to watch.
AI cannot replace therapy and psychiatry. AI simply cannot understand the nuance of thoughts and intentions. AI cannot read body language. AI should not be used to treat mental health. There are plenty of areas AI can be helpful with, this is not that area.
AI may be fueling psychotic delusions in a phenomenon known as "AI psychosis" or "ChatGPT psychosis." New research explains the risks.