Bots like ChatGPT are triggering ‘AI psychosis’ — how to know if you’re at risk

Bots like ChatGPT are triggering ‘AI psychosis’ — how to know if you’re at risk

Talk about omnAIpresent. Some 75% of Americans have used an AI system in the last six months, with 33% admitting to daily usage, according to new research from digital marketing expert Joe Youngblood. ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence services are being utilized for everything from research papers to resumes to parenting decisions, salary negotiations and even … Read more

What people who smoke a lot of weed have in common with psychosis patients: study

What people who smoke a lot of weed have in common with psychosis patients: study

What a buzzkill. Smoking weed can certainly have an impact on your brain — and not just the potential for some serious paranoia. Research published last week found that ER visits for cannabis use over age 65 has skyrocketed, and those seniors who need acute care for partaking up to 72% more likely to develop … Read more

My severe psychosis made me think I was a Viking princess — and pregnant

My severe psychosis made me think I was a Viking princess — and pregnant

A mom told how her severe psychosis made her think she was a pregnant Viking princess and strangers were hacking her phone. Jade Rossiter, 26, had just changed anti-depressant medication when she started to get vivid dreams. Her visions quickly developed into psychosis – where you see or hear things that are not there or … Read more

Lonesome kids are more likely to suffer psychosis as adults — and it’s way worse for women: study

Lonesome kids are more likely to suffer psychosis as adults — and it’s way worse for women: study

Loneliness may hurt more than your child’s feelings. Adults who experienced loneliness in childhood are more likely to endure psychosis as a result, according to early findings presented at the European Congress of Psychiatry. Researchers analyzed reports from 285 people who had experienced their first episode of psychosis and 261 people who had not. Lonely … Read more

San Diego ER seeing up to 37 marijuana cases a day — mostly psychosis

San Diego ER seeing up to 37 marijuana cases a day — mostly psychosis

Meg and Scott knew something was going on with their son Kyle when, during the pandemic, he began refusing to get out of bed to attend class online. Up until then, Kyle had been like a dream son: tall, good-looking, strong, athletic, with a great sense of humor. He was such a good baseball player … Read more