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AI Tools Risk Deepening Anxiety for BDD Sufferers

7/20/2025

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AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming popular for personal inquiries, but this trend raises alarms among mental health experts. Those with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) are especially at risk, as they often turn to AI for validation, potentially deepening their anxiety. Experts caution that depending on AI for self-assessment can have dangerous repercussions for mental well-being.

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AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming popular for personal inquiries, but this trend raises alarms among mental health experts. Those with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) are especially at risk, as they often turn to AI for validation, potentially deepening their anxiety. Experts caution that depending on AI for self-assessment can have dangerous repercussions for mental well-being.