What is Psychosis?
Psychosis refers to a set of symptoms that affect the mind, where there is a loss of contact with reality. It’s not a diagnosis itself, but a symptom of conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression.
Common symptoms:
- Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there)
- Delusions (strong beliefs not based in reality)
- Confused or disorganized thinking
- Difficulty distinguishing what is real
Early intervention and treatment can greatly improve outcomes. Psychosis is treatable, and many people recover with proper care.
Source: NAMI.org