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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
What Causes Schizophrenia?
What causes schizophrenia? Learn more about the genes, environmental factors, and brain changes that contribute to this mental disorder.
What Is the Schizophrenia Spectrum?
Doctors used to talk about subtypes of schizophrenia, but times have changed. Find out about the schizophrenia spectrum.
Schizophrenia Symptoms: Positive and Negative Symptoms Explained
Schizophrenia changes how you think, feel, and act. Its symptoms are grouped as positive, negative, and cognitive. Not everyone will have the same symptoms, and they can come and go.
Cognitive Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Cognitive symptoms associated with schizophrenia
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When Schizophrenia Appears
Learn the signs of schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia and Relationships
Schizophrenia and relationships: help for family, friends, and partners.
Working With Schizophrenia
It’s important to have a job when you have a mental illness like schizophrenia. See why.
Is It Possible to Prevent Schizophrenia?
A look at whether there are ways to reduce the risk of developing schizophrenia.