What is Psychosis?
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) defines psychosis as a symptom of several possible psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and more.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) explains that the word "psychosis" is used to describe conditions that affect the mind. During a period of psychosis, a person’s thoughts and perceptions are disturbed, and the person may find it difficult to understand what is real and what is not real.
What is Early Psychosis?
Early psychosis, or first-episode psychosis (FEP), refers to the time when a person first shows signs of beginning to lose contact with reality.
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If you think you might be experiencing psychosis and would like to get in touch with a local mental health provider:
