Psychosis is characterised by the experience of an altered
reality. Symptoms of psychosis include hallucinations or
unreal feelings (e.g. hearing voices), delusions or unreal beliefs
(e.g. believing you have special powers), and thinking disturbances
or jumbled thoughts.
A person experiencing a Psychotic episode may display any one or
more of these symptoms. At times the episodes develop quickly or
can be prolonged in their onset, lasting days or weeks. A number of
factors can contribute to the onset and prognosis of Psychosis,
including stressful life events, medical illnesses, drug abuse and
family history.
Understanding psychosis and getting help
Fact sheet
Provides a basic understanding of Psychosis: symptoms, episodes
and causes.
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Understanding mental health difficulties
Fact sheet
This factsheet provides information on some of the major mental
health difficulties such as depression, schizophrenia and
anxiety.
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Adaptation
Story
A personal story on Schizoaffective Disorder and how it affects
life.
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Information fact sheet on early psychosis
Fact sheet
These provide information specific to early psychosis. The
information is most useful for young people, their family and
friends.
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