Understanding Psychosis - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Psychosis appears to result from a complex combination of genetic risk, differences in brain development, and exposure to stressors or trauma Psychosis may be a symptom of a mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression
Psychosis - Wikipedia Psychosis is a description of a person's state or symptoms, rather than a particular mental illness, and it is not related to psychopathy (a personality construct [4][5] characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, along with bold, disinhibited, and egocentric traits)
Psychosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD Psychosis is a symptom, not an illness It can be triggered by a mental illness, a physical injury or illness, substance abuse, or extreme stress or trauma Psychotic disorders, like
Psychosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors - Healthline Psychosis is a state of impaired reality, which may include hallucinations and delusions It may occur due to an underlying medical condition, substance use, or as a symptom of a psychotic
Psychosis: Signs, Causes, Treatment - Health Psychosis occurs when someone experiences a loss of contact with reality This happens when a person's thoughts and perceptions become distorted, making it hard to understand what is real and
Psychotic Disorders: List of Types, Symptoms, Causes - Verywell Health Psychotic disorders are severe mental health disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions Persons with a psychotic disorder often lose touch with reality and may experience symptoms like delusions and hallucinations