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The Society of Digital Psychiatry AI Use and Mental Health Survey Results

Being part of the Society of Digital Psychiatry means you help shape and lead important conversations in mental health. A recent survey, conducted in collaboration with JMIR Publications, collected members' insights and perspectives on the emerging phenomenon of “AI Psychosis”. The survey collected 97 submissions in January and February 2026. A summary of these perspectives will be included in a future News and Perspectives article in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. Here are the results and thank you!

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Trends in Mental Health: Do We Need the Taco Bell Test for AI?

Trends in Mental Health: Do We Need the Taco Bell Test for AI?

We're kicking off this post with a truly unique perspective, one that originally appeared in the latest newsletter from the Society of Digital Psychiatry (SODP). This thought-provoking piece, authored by SODP Executive Director and JMIR Mental Health Editor-in-Chief John Torous , offers a refreshingly grounded benchmark for evaluating the current state of artificial intelligence, particularly as it relates to healthcare and mental health technology.
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