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psychosis

[sahy-koh-sis] / saɪˈkoʊ sɪs /










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For years, researchers have proposed that psychosis may result from a reduced ability to update beliefs when new information becomes available.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

There is a growing body of legal cases alleging AI-related harms, including psychosis External link, often citing heavy engagement with chatbots.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

She said her family were told there were no available beds in Leeds - Yorkshire's only MBU - with Lizzy sent to the closest available unit able to treat psychosis and severe postnatal depression.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

It adds to a growing body of legal cases alleging artificial-intelligence-related harms, including psychosis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The severity of shock is reflected in 17-hydroxycortico- steroid levels comparable to those in schizophrenic patients in incipient psychosis, which exceed levels in other stressful situations.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover