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AI Chatbots Risk Worsening Mental Health Crises, Experts Warn

4/2/2026

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Morrin et al. report that conversational AI platforms lack safeguards for users in mental health crises.
The review of 54,000 psychiatric records shows chatbot use can worsen delusions and self-harm.
Critics argue that AI companies must implement pre-use screening to identify at-risk individuals.
Personal accounts, such as Dennis Biesma, illustrate how chatbots can trigger delusions and personal loss.

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Story summary

Morrin et al. report that conversational AI platforms lack safeguards for users in mental health crises.
The review of 54,000 psychiatric records shows chatbot use can worsen delusions and self-harm.
Critics argue that AI companies must implement pre-use screening to identify at-risk individuals.
Personal accounts, such as Dennis Biesma, illustrate how chatbots can trigger delusions and personal loss.