As AI becomes more ingrained into all aspects of society, a new mental health concern is emerging: AI psychosis. This phenomenon is marked by distorted thoughts, paranoia or delusional beliefs brought ...

Psychosis is an experience in which a person loses touch with reality. People experiencing psychosis may have sensations that are not really there, such as hearing voices others cannot hear. They may ...

The stereotype of a psychotic person characterizes him or her as someone who is hearing voices that aren't there, who is being told to commit bizarre actions by these voices, who is feeling mentally ...

Psychosis is a break from reality characterized by delusions and hallucinations. There are several conditions classified as psychotic disorders, most notably schizophrenia, in which psychosis is a ...

When Corrina left home for college, she was the bright, pretty cheerleader and volunteer. I met her a few years later while I was researching mental illness among youth, and Corrina was in crisis. She ...

When Corrina left home for college, she was the bright, pretty cheerleader and volunteer. I met her a few years later while I was researching mental illness among youth, and Corrina was in crisis. She ...

Neurological soft signs (NSS) refer to subtle impairments in motor coordination, sensory integration and inhibitory control that are frequently observed in schizophrenia and related disorders. These ...

Generative AI chatbots can amplify delusions in people who are already vulnerable, as dangerous ideas go unchallenged and may even be reinforced. Barbara is a tech writer specializing in AI and ...

A surge in reports of psychosis-like symptoms linked to intensive chatbot use has prompted an urgent effort by researchers, physicians, and technology developers to understand how these tools may ...