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Psychosis – A mental disorder wherein reality is replaced by delusion

Psychosis is a dream breaking through during waking hours
– By Philip K Dick

Psychosis is a severe mental disorder wherein people have hallucinations and delusions. Their thoughts and feelings are impaired. As such these people lose contact with reality.

Factors that cause psychosis

  • Brain tumor
  • Epilepsy
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Dementia
  • Steroids and stimulants
  • Parkinson disease

Symptoms of psychosis

Initial stage

  • Problem in giving focus on anything
  • Getting detached from friends and family
  • Suspecting everybody
  • Sleeping problems
  • Depression

Final Stage

  • Hallucination
  • Incoherent speech
  • Delusion
  • Negative thoughts
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

4 Types of common psychotic disorders

  1. Delusional disorder
  2. Schizophrenia
  3. Bipolar disorder
  4. Psychotic depression

How to treat patients with psychosis

  • Using medication and drugs
  • Giving rapid tranquilization
  • Using cognitive behavior therapy

Medication and therapy can help patients to recover from psychosis. They can go back to their normal lives.

PSYCHOSIS FAQs

What kind of treatment is available for a person with psychosis? ︿

The available treatments for psychosis may include a combination of medication and therapy. Antipsychotic medications can effectively manage symptoms of psychosis, such as delusions and hallucinations. Therapy, for example, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family therapy, may also help manage symptoms and improve overall functioning.

In addition, some facilities may offer specialized treatment programs, such as inpatient or outpatient programs, for individuals with psychosis. Savantcare treats psychosis through proper medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, and if required, rapid tranquilization, which are available in all of our mental health clinics.

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Psychosis is treatable. Get help from these best psychiatrists

Dr. Joann Mundin, MD Psychiatrist

Dr. Joann Mundin, MD
Psychiatrist

Language: English

Location: Zoom - Telepsych appointment

Years in Practice: 21+
NP Shebna N. Osanmoh I, PMHNP-BC Psychiatrist

NP Shebna N. Osanmoh I, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatrist

Language: English

Location: Zoom - Telepsych appointment

Years in Practice: 14+
Dr. Barbara Huynh, DO Psychiatrist

Dr. Barbara Huynh, DO
Psychiatrist

Language: English

Location: Zoom - Telepsych appointment

Years in Practice: 14+
Dr. Bessy Martirosyan, MD Psychiatrist

Dr. Bessy Martirosyan, MD
Psychiatrist

Language: English

Location: Zoom - Telepsych appointment

Years in Practice: 21+