2025-10-28
This is not a scientific report. It is a self congratulatory press release around how much better ChatGPT-5 is at responding to mental health concerns (as defined by OpenAI). — OpenAI is neither a research nor clinical institution. It is a company trying to build a financially successful product.
OpenAI
OpenAI estimates ~0.07% of ChatGPT's weekly active users “indicate possible signs of mental health emergencies” like mania, and details its safety improvements
Millions use ChatGPT like a therapist, but that's about to change Viktor Eriksson / PCWorld : Over 1 million ChatGPT users mention suicidal intent every week BBC : ChatGPT shares d...
Scientists and clinicians don't report statistics for mental health concerns in terms of weekly levels. Generally these data are reported as yearly statistics, which makes comparison really challenging. But these numbers aren't definitely troubling.
OpenAI
OpenAI estimates ~0.07% of ChatGPT's weekly active users “indicate possible signs of mental health emergencies” like mania, and details its safety improvements
Millions use ChatGPT like a therapist, but that's about to change Viktor Eriksson / PCWorld : Over 1 million ChatGPT users mention suicidal intent every week BBC : ChatGPT shares d...
This is not a scientific report. It is a self congratulatory press release around how much better ChatGPT-5 is at responding to mental health concerns (as defined by OpenAI). — OpenAI is neither a research nor clinical institution. It is a company trying to build a financially successful product.
New York Times
An ex-OpenAI staffer of four years says it isn't doing enough to protect users, especially those with mental health issues, and needs to offer more than words
I've read more smut at work than you can possibly imagine, all of it while working at OpenAI. — Back in the spring of 2021 …
Scientists and clinicians don't report statistics for mental health concerns in terms of weekly levels. Generally these data are reported as yearly statistics, which makes comparison really challenging. But these numbers aren't definitely troubling.
New York Times
An ex-OpenAI staffer of four years says it isn't doing enough to protect users, especially those with mental health issues, and needs to offer more than words
I've read more smut at work than you can possibly imagine, all of it while working at OpenAI. — Back in the spring of 2021 …