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Observations on AI-stress in Primary and Psychiatric Care Patients (Preprint)

Year: 2025

Type: preprint

Abstract: UNSTRUCTURED This study explored AI-related stress among patients in primary care and psychiatry. In a clinical audit of 28 patients, 42.9% reported AI-related stressors with chatbot interactions commonly cited. Three patients attributed worsened suicidal ideation to chatbot use. These findings highlight an emerging clinical phenomenon with potential implications for digital health regulation and clinical practice.

DOI: 10.2196/preprints.84661

Author: Shemarah Lindo

Language: English

Topic: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education

Subfield: Health Informatics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4414519951

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