Auditory and visual hallucinations are hallmark symptoms of psychosis, but in the prodromal stage, a patient might describe hearing whispers or footsteps or notice brief distortions when looking at ...

A brief psychotic disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by sudden and temporary periods of psychotic behavior, such as delusions, hallucinations, and confusion. Symptoms can endure for ...

Geriatrics and Aging. 2007;10(4):241-245. Use of community resources may prolong care of individuals with dementia at home. The Alzheimer's Association can provide information and support. Day care ...

A new study of young persons at clinical high-risk of developing psychosis has identified measures of violence potential that may be useful in predicting both the increased risk of future violent ...

Each year, the last week of February is recognized as Eating Disorder Awareness Week. In the days leading up to it, my inbox ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Psychosis occurs when someone experiences a loss of contact with reality. This happens when a person's thoughts and perceptions become distorted, making it ...

Psychotic-like experiences, such as suspiciousness and unusual thoughts, are common among adolescents who are referred to adolescent psychiatric care. The symptoms are often associated with depression ...

Cannabis is the most used drug with more than 10% of all Americans aged 12 to 17 having used it within the last 12 months. The post Does cannabis use raise risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders?

MAYVILLE – Jason Wells’ diagnosis as a paranoid schizophrenic took center stage as the defense continued calling witnesses during Wells’ murder trial Tuesday in Chautauqua County Court. Various county ...

Margaret Gibney cares for a loved one who is living with psychosis [BBC] Psychosis patients in Northern Ireland are being failed because of a lack of official data on how many people are suffering ...