Which chatbots does Adam's Law cover? ZwillGen's analysis says that beyond apps marketed as companions, the law is likely to capture some general purpose chatbots as well. #AIandMentalHealth #AIregulation

California's SB 1119, "Adam's Law," was signed September 10, 2026. Per a ZwillGen analysis, it takes effect January 1, 2027, with most new obligations starting July 1, 2027. #AIandMentalHealth #ChatbotSafety

The Psychiatric Services authors say clinicians should screen for chatbot use and discuss these systems with patients. What the abstracts don't say is how often it matters clinically, or for whom. #ClinicalPractice #AIandMentalHealth

"AI psychosis" is a media label, not a diagnosis. Shen, Girgis and Jutla (Psychiatric Services, 2026) start from 26 apparent instances of psychosis described in media reports and say research is needed to see whether they represent a genuine pattern of risk. #AIandMentalHealth #Psychiatry

Same JMIR survey: delusion-related chatbot interactions were reported by 13.3% to 30.7% of the elevated-risk group, depending on the item. It is cross-sectional, so it cannot show chatbot use led to anything. #Psychosis #AIandMentalHealth