Studies and professional bodies warn of harmful mental health and medical advice from AI chatbots
New studies and psychologists say AI chatbots can pose serious mental health risks, and older people are advised to be cautious about health advice from them. The UK's NHS Alliance welcomed the findings of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Who is affected and how
- doctor
- It is worth discussing separately with patients which AI tools they use for their mental health problems.
- health policy
- The need for safeguards on the use of consumer chatbots for mental health is growing.
Sources
- New study warns of dangers behind AI chatbots and 'concerning' health advice from private clinicsmedical xpress · Nov 5, 2026
- New B.C. study sounds alarm over taking health advice from AI chatbots | The Provincetheprovince.com · Nov 6, 2026
- SFU study warns about using AI chatbots for medical adviceglobal news · Nov 6, 2026
- SFU study warns about using AI chatbots for medical advice - Yahoo News Canadaca.news.yahoo.com · Nov 6, 2026
- New B.C. study sounds alarm over taking health advice from AI chatbots | Vancouver Sunvancouversun.com · Nov 6, 2026
- New Study Warns of Serious Mental Health Risks From AI Chatbotsbgnes · Nov 2, 2026
- New Study Warns of Serious Mental Health Risks From AI Chatbots | BGNESbgnes.com · Nov 2, 2026
- Psychologists sound alarm over chatbots harmful mental health advicethe star · Nov 3, 2026
Machine-generated summary based on the titles and excerpts of the source articles. The source article is the authority for the facts. News monitoring, not medical advice: consult a doctor for health decisions.