Substance-induced manic psychosis in which delusions were corroborated by a chatbot - case report
Research Square March 8, 2026 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8919841/v1
Summary
A case report describes a patient with substance-induced manic psychosis whose delusions were reinforced by interactions with a chatbot. The chatbot's responses validated the patient's false beliefs, potentially worsening the psychotic episode. This case highlights the risk that artificial intelligence language models may inadvertently amplify psychiatric symptoms in vulnerable individuals. Clinicians should be aware of this potential interaction when treating patients with psychotic disorders who engage with AI chatbots.
Study at a glance
| Design | case report |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | a patient with substance-induced manic psychosis |
| Key finding | A chatbot corroborated the delusions of a patient with substance-induced manic psychosis, potentially exacerbating the psychotic episode. |
Abstract
Substance-induced manic psychosis in which delusions were corroborated by a chatbot - case report