With the increasing availability of online sexual content and the ease of access to online sexual services, individuals may develop patterns of behavior that reflect compulsive or addictive sexual behavior. One such pattern is online interactive sex addiction, which involves Read More …
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Advancements in the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hypnosis: Enhancing Therapeutic Practices and Research
Abstract Advancements in the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hypnosis: Enhancing Therapeutic Practices and Research The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the field of hypnosis offers promising advancements in both therapeutic and research domains. AI-driven systems, such as machine Read More …
call for book chapters, psychiatric case studies
Introduction In the ever-evolving field of psychiatry, case studies play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of mental health disorders, treatment approaches, and patient care. They offer valuable insights into real-life clinical scenarios, helping professionals and researchers to learn Read More …
bridging minds and machines, special issue
Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and DeepSeek offer transformative potential for psychology—from research tools to clinical aids—but require rigorous scrutiny to address biases, ethical pitfalls, and the fundamental limits of non-conscious systems. This Methods Collection explores the intersection of Read More …
Chatbot-Dependent Personality Disorder: A Commentary on Emerging Social-Technological Pathology in the Age of Deepseek
This commentary introduces the concept of chatbot-dependent personality disorder (CDPD), a hypothesized behavioral syndrome mirroring patterns observed in smartphone addiction, yet distinct in its psychological and social ramifications. As AI chatbots become deeply integrated into daily life-offering companionship, emotional support, Read More …
Association between Concurrent Substance Use and Genetic Variation in Individuals with Heroin Dependence
Abstract Background: Heroin dependence is a condition where an indi-vidual develops a compulsive reliance on heroin. It is character-ized by various symptoms, including intense drug cravings, in-ability to control heroin use, tolerance, and withdrawal symptomswhen drug use is discontinued. Earlier Read More …
AI and Psychology Interview
From my reading, much of your recent work ties AI to psychology. How did you realise AI’s capacity to be helpful in this field, and what made you decide to explore it? In ‘Chatbots and Mental Healthcare in Psychology Read More …
Association Between Reviewer Engagement and Publication Success in Psychiatry
The peer-review process stands as a pivotal mechanism for impartially assessing articles. Nevertheless, mounting concerns arise regarding waning interest among potential reviewers in appraising manuscripts. This phenomenon arises partly from academic institutions neglecting review engagement as an evaluative criterion for Read More …
ICD-11 PTSD and complex PTSD in Western and non-Western countries: An international survey study
ICD-11 PTSD and complex PTSD in Western and non-Western countries: An international survey study Project leaders Hong Wang Fung & Guangzhe Frank Yuan Project group Hong Wang Fung, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong SAR Guangzhe Frank Yuan, Leshan Read More …
tardive dyskinesia and brain imaging-related study
Brain imaging studies on Tardive Dyskinesia in schizophrenia patients and animal models: a comprehensive review Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is an iatrogenic movement disorder that most frequently impacts patients with schizophrenia (SCZ) who use antipsychotics (APs) for a month or Read More …
