Psychosis
Overview
Read about psychosis, a mental health problem that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them.
Symptoms
Hallucinations (hearing voices); Delusions (false beliefs); disordered thinking/speaking. Changed feelings.
Causes
Mental health conditions (Schizophrenia/Bipolar); Trauma; Drugs/Alcohol; Brain injury.
Treatment
Antipsychotic medication; CBT; Family intervention.
Prevention
Early intervention; Avoid drugs/alcohol.
When to see a doctor
See GP immediately if: symptoms of psychosis. Call Crisis Team/999 if danger.