Mother in Massachusetts charged with killing three children seeks separate ruling on insanity plea related to postpartum psychosis.
Massachusetts Mother Seeks Split Trial in Murder Case A mother from Massachusetts is asking for her murder trial to be divided into two parts. She wants a jury to separately determine if she was insane and experiencing postpartum psychosis when she allegedly killed her three children. Lindsay Clancy is facing charges for the deaths of […]
Chatbots could increase psychosis risk in those at risk, mental health professionals caution
Artificial intelligence chatbots are increasingly woven into our daily routines. Many of us use them for a variety of reasons—seeking advice, brainstorming, or even just chatting. While most find these interactions benign, mental health professionals have raised concerns that, for some vulnerable individuals, deep and emotionally charged exchanges with AI might actually exacerbate issues like […]
Illinois is the third state to limit AI use in mental health as experts caution against ‘AI psychosis’
Illinois Bans AI Chatbots in Mental Health Therapy The state of Illinois has enacted legislation prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence chatbots in mental health therapy. This new law prevents licensed mental health professionals from utilizing AI for treatment decisions and client communications. Additionally, it restricts recommendations for chatbot therapy tools, emphasizing traditional treatment options. […]
How to tell if you’re at risk for ‘AI psychosis’ caused by bots like ChatGPT
AI Usage and Mental Health Concerns It seems like artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. Research indicates that about 75% of Americans have engaged with AI systems in the last six months, with 33% using them daily. This insight comes from a digital marketing expert. Tools like ChatGPT are utilized for a variety of purposes—from […]
What weed smokers have in common with psychosis patients: study
What a topic of conversation. Smoking weeds can certainly affect the brain, not only the possibility of serious delusions. A study published last week found that ER visits for cannabis use among people over 65 years old have skyrocketed, and older people needing acute care to be up to 72% more likely to develop dementia. […]
The radical new treatment helping people with psychosis – podcast | Mental health
Claire She was 10 years old when she started hearing voices. They tormented her, called her names and told her to harm herself. she says Helen Pitt About the experience of psychosis, where reality is disrupted by hallucinations and delusions. She struggled for decades to receive effective treatment until she enrolled in a digital avatar […]
Florida man sues Publix, CVS, Costco pharmacies alleging Adderall caused psychosis
Check out what’s being clicked on FoxBusiness.com A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against three pharmacies and their respective pharmacists, claiming he was prescribed Adderall and became mentally ill. According to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Orange County, Fox 35 reported that Robert Buckley was accused of having to pay for orders from Publix, […]
Kendra Wilkinson ‘hit rock bottom’ after being hospitalized with psychosis: ‘I wasn’t strong enough to live’
Kendra Wilkinson reflected on her dark past after being hospitalized for severe panic attacks. “I was in a state of panic. I didn't know what was going on in my head and body and why I was crying. I hit rock bottom,” she told People magazine in her first interview since being hospitalized. He spoke […]