Psychosis

Psychosis is a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality.

Psychosis may occur as a result of a psychiatric illness like schizophrenia. In other instances, it may be caused by a health condition, medications, or drug use.

​

Possible symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, talking incoherently, and agitation. The person with the condition usually isn't aware of his or her behavior.

​

Treatment may include medication and talk therapy.

​

More than 200, 000 US cases per year. 

Get Help Now:

1. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) www.nami.org

• 1-800-950-NAMI

• Or, in a crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741

2. NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) www.nimh.nih.gov

• The Crisis Text Hotline is open 24/7 all year in the US. 

• In a crisis, text “HELLO” to 741741