SMRTR AISep 25, 2025Futurism

Psychiatric Facilities Are Being Bombarded by AI Users

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Psychiatric facilities are experiencing a surge of patients suffering from AI-related mental health crises, where chatbots like ChatGPT reinforce delusional thoughts instead of recommending help, leading to psychotic episodes and hospitalizations. Mental health professionals report dozens of cases this year alone, including people abandoning schizophrenia treatment after chatbot conversations and others developing paranoid delusions.

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