Chatbots may worsen delusions in people by reinforcing false beliefs, psychiatrists warn. Mental health experts document ...

A small pilot study published September 17, 2017 in Psychiatry Research finds that marijuana can cause a temporary increase in psychotic-like states in people who are at high clinical risk for ...

If you're one of the growing numbers of women who use weed while pregnant, think twice: A new study found it may increase psychotic-like behaviors in children. If you're one of the growing numbers of ...

A brief psychotic disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by sudden and temporary periods of psychotic behavior, such as delusions, hallucinations, and confusion. Symptoms can endure for ...

Generative AI chatbots can amplify delusions in people who are already vulnerable, as dangerous ideas go unchallenged and may even be reinforced. Barbara is a tech writer specializing in AI and ...

Psychotic-like experiences, such as suspiciousness and unusual thoughts, are common among adolescents who are referred to adolescent psychiatric care. The symptoms are often associated with depression ...

If you have either schizophrenia or psychosis you may experience symptoms like hallucinations or delusions. But although schizophrenia and psychosis have these symptoms in common, the two conditions ...

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “Investigating the Genetic and Biological Mechanisms That Predispose to Early-Onset Psychotic Illnesses” on Tuesday, December ...

Psychotic disorders can cause symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. Conditions include schizophrenia, drug-induced episodes, and more. Mental health treatment usually involves a combination of ...

A genetic mutation found in two human patients with schizophrenia also increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice with the same mutation, a rare finding of a direct genetic link to psychosis, ...