Psychologists warn unregulated chatbots give "unsuitable and harmful" mental health advice
Psychologists have expressed concern that unregulated AI chatbots give inappropriate, harmful information to people seeking psychological help, and a psychiatrist warned of the risks of bias and omitted symptoms. According to a Hungarian-language report, a 31-year-old woman stopped taking her medication on the advice of an AI and died as a result of the decision.
Who is affected and how
- parent
- Children need to be told that for medication, diet or a mental health crisis, a chatbot is no substitute for a professional.
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- Before stopping or changing medication, consult a doctor; a chatbot's answer is not a basis for it.
Sources
- Psychologists sound alarm over chatbots harmful mental health advice | The Starthestar.com.my · Nov 3, 2026
- Why Youth Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Advice | Rutgers Healthrbhs.rutgers.edu · Nov 4, 2026
- Why Youth Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Advice | Rutgers Universityrutgers.edu · Nov 4, 2026
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (via Public) / Why Youth Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Advicepublicnow.com · Nov 4, 2026
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- Nearly 1 in 5 young Americans use AI for mental health advice, Rutgers expert warns of risks - WRNJ Radiowrnjradio.com · Nov 6, 2026
- Tragedy: on artificial intelligence's advice, the 31-year-old woman stopped taking her medication and died from the decisionblikkruzs.blikk.hu · Nov 8, 2026 · magyar
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