what is PSYCHOSIS?

Psychosis is a condition that affects the way your brain processes information. It causes you to lose touch with reality. Psychosis is a symptom, not an illness. It can be triggered by a mental illness (like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder), a physical injury or illness, substance abuse, or extreme stress or trauma.

S Y M P T O M S O F P S Y C H O S I S

Gradual changes in the way you think about and understand the world Hang on to unusual beliefs or thoughts, no matter what others say A drop in grades or job performance Trouble thinking clearly or concentrating Suspiciousness or unease around others Stop taking care of yourself Spending more time alone than usual Stronger emotions than situations call for No emotions at all

T R E A T M E N T

Treatment depends on the cause of your psychosis, for example antipsychotic medication. Whereas, you might need treatment in a hospital if you’re at risk of harming yourself or others. Psychosis can be a one-off experience or be linked to other long-term mental health conditions. Some people can make a complete recovery.

To access treatment for psychosis, you usually need to have an assessment by a specialist mental health service, like The Waiting Room.

https://www.orygen.org.au/Training/Resources/Psychosis https://www.sane.org/information-and-resources/facts-and-guides/psychosis