Psychosis is where you see or hear things that are not there (hallucinations) or believe things that are not true (delusions).
The main symptoms of psychosis are hallucinations and delusions.
Common causes of psychosis include mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Common treatments for psychosis include antipsychotic medicines, talking therapies and social support.
The main symptoms of psychosis are hallucinations and delusions.
The 2 main symptoms of psychosis are:
The combination of hallucinations and delusional thinking can cause severe distress and a change in behaviour.
Experiencing the symptoms of psychosis is often referred to as having a psychotic episode.
Common treatments for psychosis include antipsychotic medicines, talking therapies and social support.
Treatment for psychosis involves using a combination of:
Some people are recommended to take antipsychotics on a long-term basis (and possibly for the rest of their lives). Other people may be able to gradually reduce their dosage and then stop taking them altogether if there is a marked improvement in symptoms.
Do not stop suddenly taking any prescribed medicines as this could trigger a relapse of your symptoms.
If a person's psychotic episodes are severe, they may need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment.
Common causes of psychosis include mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.