Lynne Nardizzi, LICSW

AI Sycophancy

May 6, 2026 Lynne Nardizzi

A new study shows what happens when chatbots put comfort over council.

Chatbots and Loneliness

May 5, 2026 Lynne Nardizzi

A 12-month longitudinal study of adults from four English-speaking countries found that being lonely may spur people to seek companionship through chatbots. However, such use may, over time, exacerbate feelings of loneliness.

The paper was published in Psychological Science.

ChatGPT and Spiritual Delusions

April 13, 2026 Lynne Nardizzi

Some of ChatGPT users are suffering through ChatGPT-induced delusions that have left their loved ones worried for their health and safety.

Psychedelics and Mental Health

March 17, 2026 Lynne Nardizzi

Why do mind-altering drugs make people feel better?

Scientists want to redesign psychedelics so that they don’t induce a trip—but they still improve mental health.

Reading for Loneliness

March 1, 2026 Lynne Nardizzi

Reading may protect older adults against loneliness better than some social activities.

AI and Mental Health

February 28, 2026 Lynne Nardizzi

New research links use of ChatGPT to worsened psychiatric symptoms.

Relationship Cycling

February 27, 2026 Lynne Nardizzi

New research links on-again, off-again relationships to increased psychological and physical symptoms.

Do You Have a Spiritual Connection to Your Surroundings?

February 26, 2026 Lynne Nardizzi

A recent study published in the Archive for the Psychology of Religion suggests that feeling a deep, spiritual connection to a specific physical location can act as a protective shield for a person’s mental health.

Five Tips for 2026

January 6, 2026 Lynne Nardizzi

Here are five lifestyle tweaks to help you live well for longer.

Meditation Apps

November 6, 2025 Lynne Nardizzi

Here’s a review of the best meditation apps to quit doomscrolling and find peace instead.

On Shame

October 30, 2025 Lynne Nardizzi

Sharing another excellent article, this time on shame from the perspective of Chinese medicine.