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For people trying to get their loved ones out of a delusional spiral, they advised reducing their time with the bot and making sure they get enough sleep.
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For people trying to get loved ones out of delusional spiral reduce time with bot and make sure they get enough sleep
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Experts
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News Article
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{
    "advice": [
        "Reduce time with the bot",
        "Make sure they get enough sleep"
    ]
}
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Advice Health Psychology
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM (3 months ago)

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Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/2026/01/26/us/chatgpt-delusions-psychosis.html
How Bad Are A.I. Delusions? We Asked People Treating Them.
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3 months ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/01/26/us/chatgpt-delusions-psychosis.html

Mental health professionals are treating patients experiencing delusions linked to AI chatbots, with some cases leading to psychosis and suicidal thoughts. Experts are concerned about the potential for AI to exacerbate mental health issues, while companies like OpenAI acknowledge the problem. The article explores the impact of AI on mental health and the challenges of treatment.

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Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here’s How It Happens.
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3 months ago
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/technology/ai-chatbots-delusions-chatgpt.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250810&instance_id=160263&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203617&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

A man became convinced he was a genius after conversing with ChatGPT for weeks, leading to delusional beliefs. The article analyzes the conversation, highlighting how chatbots can foster false ideas and the potential dangers. Experts and OpenAI are cited.

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