Learn how to recognize hallucinations and delusions during mood episodes and why early support and treatment matter. Key ...
Brain connections Connectivity between the anterior hippocampus and cortical areas that are typically associated with schizophrenia was found to be lower in individuals with first-episode psychosis.
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What Is Psychosis?

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 ...
‘Psychosis’ describes conditions that affect the mind, causing one to lose touch with reality. Symptoms may include delusions, hallucinations, and inappropriate behavior. Studies show that people ...
Psychosis refers to a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. During an episode of psychosis, a person’s thoughts and perceptions are ...
Doctors have long known that excessive marijuana use can trigger psychosis, especially in the young. But new research suggests the link is stronger that ever imagined before. Teens who use cannabis ...