Psychosis Learning Center

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Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality, typically including delusions (false ideas about what is taking place or who one is) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things which aren't there).

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Symptoms
Loss of touch with reality; Seeing, hearing, feeling, or otherwise perceiving things that are not there (hallucinations...
Causes
Psychosis is a severe mental condition characterized by a loss of contact with reality. There are numerous potential ca...
Tests
Psychological evaluation and testing are used to diagnosis the cause of the psychosis. Laboratory or radiological testi...
Treatments
Treatment varies depending on the cause of the psychosis. Care in a hospital is often needed to ensure the patient's sa...
Drugs
  • chlorproMAZINE
  • clozapine
  • fluphenazine
Risk Factors
  • adverse effects of medication
  • Alcoholism
  • Alzheimer's Disease
Complications
Psychosis can prevent a person from functioning normally. During psychotic states, there can be an inability to care fo...
Prevention
Prevention depends on the cause. For example, preventing alcohol abuse prevents alcohol-induced psychosis.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider or mental health professional if a member of your family exhibits behavior indicating a ...

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