Psychosis Directory
Psychosis is a mental condition that affects a person's sense of reality. Hallucinations and delusions are common symptoms. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how psychosis is caused, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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What Is Psychosis?
Psychosis is a set of symptoms that affect the mind. Those who experience it lose touch with reality. Find out what causes psychotic episodes and what treatments might help.
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Schizophrenia-When to Call a Doctor
Call or other emergency services if you (or someone you care about who has schizophrenia ): Are thinking about suicide or are threatening suicide. Hear voices that tell you to hurt yourself or someone else or to do something illegal,such as destroy property or steal. Notice warning signs of violence towards others,such as thinking or talking about harming someone or becoming aggressive. ...
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What Are Hallucinations?
An explanation of the different types of hallucinations, including hearing voices, visual hallucinations, and smelling an odor that isn't there.
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Schizophrenia-Recovery
Recovery from schizophrenia is a journey of healing and change. It will help you live a fulfilling and meaningful life. Recovery doesn't always mean you are symptom-free. It begins with treatment and usually is a lifelong process. In the recovery process,you learn to cope with your symptoms and challenges,find and meet your goals,and develop the support you need. There are 10 principles ...
Features
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Is It Possible to Prevent Schizophrenia?
A look at whether there are ways to reduce the risk of developing schizophrenia.
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Why are you having paranoid thoughts?
Are your “paranoid” thoughts really paranoid? Here’s how to tell for sure.
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When Schizophrenia Appears
Learn the signs of schizophrenia.
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Working With Schizophrenia
It’s important to have a job when you have a mental illness like schizophrenia. See why.