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August 22, 2025Acta NeuropsychiatricaOpen Access

Emotion contagion through interaction with generative artificial intelligence chatbots may contribute to development and maintenance of mania

Søren Dinesen Østergaard

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Interaction with generative artificial intelligence chatbots may enable emotion contagion and enhance manic symptoms.
This interaction can lead to an increased risk of mania by altering emotional responses and behaviors.
The potential role of AI in emotional wellbeing suggests a need for careful monitoring in mental health contexts.
Understanding emotion contagion through AI interactions can provide insights into psychological effects of technology.

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Exploration reveals that interaction with AI chatbots can influence emotional states and potential mania risk.

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Søren Dinesen Østergaard (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1ce7b54b1d3bfb60f5f98 https://doi.org/10.1017/neu.2025.10035

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