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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

"I was soaked in my own urine because I'd been pushing as if I was giving birth again every time I was in psychosis," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

It accepts children aged 12 to 17 who are usually at crisis point with a range of mental health illnesses including eating disorders, depression and psychosis.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Artists may sometimes be tortured by the burden of their genius, but they can never be truly creative under the thrall of psychosis.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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