The Danish study found that in addition to deepening delusional beliefs, chatbots also appeared to worsen suicidal ideation ...

When I first heard a patient say, “I told the bot, not my therapist,” I assumed the remark was exaggerated. It was not.

One of the first randomized controlled trials assessing the effectiveness of a large language model (LLM) chatbot known as "Amanda" for relationship support shows that a single session of chatbot ...

Some states looking to regulate AI want companies to remind users that chatbots like ChatGPT aren't real. But researchers are worried that could make users spiral more.

Artificial intelligence-powered companions are becoming a part of daily life. In a world plagued by loneliness and a lack of connection, these chatbots have been promoted from fulfilling mundane tasks ...

Gaslighting, false empathy, dismissiveness –these are some of the traits AI chatbots displayed acting as mental health counselors in a Brown study.

AI chatbots can worsen delusions and mania in patients with severe mental illness by validating harmful beliefs.

In 2025, three U.S. states (Utah, Nevada, and Illinois) have taken significant steps to limit the role of artificial intelligence in mental health care. Each state enacted laws that prohibit AI ...

Can we rely on mental health apps? Image by Tim Sandle Can we rely on mental health apps? Image by Tim Sandle AI “therapist” chatbots—such as ChatGPT, Woebot, Replika, and Wysa—have surged in ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of our daily lives — people are using it for everything from drafting emails to planning meals to building exercise routines. But should it ever ...

A growing body of academic research warns that AI chatbots are reinforcing delusional beliefs in vulnerable users, creating feedback loops that deepen mental distress and, in the most extreme cases, ...