CNA938 Rewind – AI for support – or a risk to mental health? Inside the rise of ‘AI Psychosis’

Mental health professionals in Singapore are seeing a small but growing number of patients whose delusions, paranoia, or emotional dependency appear linked to intensive AI chatbot use. While “AI psychosis” is not a recognised medical diagnosis, clinicians say the concerns are real. How does heavy usage of AI blur the line between reality and reinforcement? Who is most at risk? And what should families watch out for? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Dr Amelia Sim, Senior Consultant, Department of Psychosis, Institute of Mental Health, to find out.