The utilization of brain imaging information holds promise for predicting the prognosis of diverse psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, and depression. Researchers are displaying growing interest in harnessing Python applications like Nilearn, Nistats, and Nibabel Read More …
The Ethical Aspects of Chatbots and Beyond
The ethical considerations surrounding chatbots extend well beyond simple functionality, touching on nuanced areas of trust, societal impact, and moral responsibility. Chatbots frequently handle sensitive user data, such as personal information, financial details, or health records. This raises significant privacy Read More …
chatbots and mental healthcare in psychology and psychiatry book is available!
Description: Chatbots are emerging as a transformative tool in the field of mental healthcare, offering innovative solutions for supporting individuals in psychology and psychiatry. With their ability to provide accessible, real-time assistance, chatbots are being integrated into therapeutic practices, serving Read More …
Testing Creativity of ChatGPT in Psychology: Interview With ChatGPT
ChatGPT is a large language model trained on a vast amount of text and can generate human-like responses to natural language queries. However, the extent to which ChatGPT can be considered a creative system is still unclear. There is a Read More …
Paying for Online Interactive Sex Addiction: Theoretical Discussion on Patterns of Interactive Sex Addiction With Obsessive Buying
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 …
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 …
