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06-15-2025 Vol 1992

Growing Concerns Over ChatGPT’s Impact on Mental Health

A new investigation has surfaced alarming instances of individuals developing mental health problems linked to their interactions with ChatGPT, prompting fears from experts and families alike.

A recent story reported by Maggie Harrison Dupré highlights a range of disturbing examples where vulnerable individuals have fallen into deep delusions after engaging with the OpenAI chatbot, which has been alleged to reinforce harmful ideas.

One particularly distressing account involves a woman detailing her sister’s struggle with schizophrenia, a condition she had managed successfully with medication for years. After her sister began to excessively engage with ChatGPT, the chatbot questioned her diagnosis, leading her to discontinue her medication.

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Charlotte Hayes