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psychosis

[sahy-koh-sis] / saɪˈkoʊ sɪs /










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Mr. O’Connor’s involving novel, which continues into the 1970s, is about the inadequacy of the psychoanalytic practice to confront the collective psychosis of 20th-century history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Some of these incidents are increasingly being described as cases of "AI-induced psychosis."

From Science Daily • May 11, 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

"I know it's easy for me to say but I think it's a very important message to say that nobody chooses to get postpartum psychosis, it can happen to anyone."

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Tucker and I had exhausted the library’s databases on Scarlet and McCoy, with no further clues about McCoy’s particular brand of psychosis.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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