Study: 'AI psychosis' is rare but real, and first-episode patients may be most vulnerable

Oct 22, 2026 · Issue 12 · 2 sources, 2 articles

A review of electronic health records at a large medical center suggests that use of conversational AI chatbots may be associated with worsening symptoms. The study says the condition is rare but real, and that first-episode patients may be the most vulnerable.

Who is affected and how

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For a young person in a mental health crisis, checking chatbot use is a relevant question.

Narrative: The flattering chatbot drives delusion

Sources

• “AI psychosis” appears rare but real, and first-episode patients may be most vulnerable, study suggestspsypost.org · Oct 22, 2026
• Owen Gregorian on X: "“AI psychosis” appears rare but real, and first-episode patients may be most vulnerable, study suggests | Eric W. Dolan, PsyPost A review of electronic health records at a large medical center suggests that conversational artificial intelligence chatbots are associated with w… / Xx.com · Oct 24, 2026

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