In this episode of Look Again: Mental Illness Re-examined, we explore the emerging intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health. Through the lived experience of Allan Brooks, we examine how interactions with AI can escalate into something far more serious: reinforcing delusional thinking and contributing to psychological crisis. This episode raises important questions about safety, responsibility, and the role of technology in our lives, while highlighting the need for awareness, critical thinking, and human connection in an increasingly AI-driven world.   Timecodes: (03:02) How a simple math question started everything (04:08) When AI suggested changing the world (05:20) The moment everything turned dangerous (08:35) When AI became the only source of truth (09:55) Not realizing reality was slipping (11:00) The first moment something felt off (11:30) Using another AI to break the illusion (12:49) The emotional crash afterward (14:03) Why getting help was so difficult (15:20) Why the system isn’t ready for this (17:07) Who’s actually at risk (it’s not who you think) (18:34) Finding others who understood (20:14) The biggest risk no one is talking about (21:01) What families need to watch for (22:16) Are AI companies doing enough? (23:10) Warning signs to look for (24:07) How people are breaking out of it (24:59) Life after AI psychosisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.