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    psychosis
    /sʌɪˈkəʊsɪs/

    noun

    • 1. a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality: "they were suffering from a psychosis"

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  2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › symptomsPsychosis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Types & Treatment

    May 15, 2022 · Psychosis refers to symptoms that happen when a person is disconnected from reality. It may involve hallucinations or delusions, and it can happen for many reasons.

  3. www.nimh.nih.gov › health › publicationsUnderstanding Psychosis - National Institute of Mental Health...

    What is psychosis? 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 disrupted and they may have difficulty recognizing what is real and what is not.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PsychosisPsychosis - Wikipedia

    Psychosis is a condition of the mind or psyche that results in difficulties determining what is real and what is not real. [3] . Symptoms may include delusions and hallucinations, among other features. [3] . Additional symptoms are incoherent speech and behavior that is inappropriate for a given situation. [3] .

  5. www.verywellhealth.com › psychosis-5104844Psychosis: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

    Oct 12, 2023 · Psychosis is a condition that causes a person to lose touch with reality. Learn more about psychosis, including common traits and treatments.

  6. www.webmd.com › schizophrenia › what-is-psychosisPsychosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD

    Aug 9, 2023 · Psychosis affects the way your brain processes information. It causes you to lose touch with reality. You might see, hear, or believe things that aren’t real. Psychosis is a symptom,...

  7. www.nimh.nih.gov › 23-MH-8110-Understanding-PsychosisUnderstanding Psychosis - NIMH

    What is psychosis? 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 disrupted and they may have difficulty recognizing what is real and what is not.

  8. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-psychosis-p2-379828Psychosis: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment

    Jul 28, 2020 · Psychosis involves a loss of contact with reality, typically including delusions and/or hallucinations. Learn about psychosis symptoms and treatments.

  9. www.healthline.com › health › psychosisPsychosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors - Healthline

    Mar 27, 2023 · Psychosis is a serious mental disorder characterized by a disconnect from reality. We’ll explain the symptoms and causes as well as risk factors.

  10. infocenter.nimh.nih.gov › sites › defaultUNDERSTANDING PSYCHOSIS - National Institutes of Health

    The word psychosis is used to describe conditions that afect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. When someone becomes ill in this way, it is called a psychotic episode.

  11. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-of-mental-health-problemsWhat is psychosis? - Mind

    Psychosis (also called a 'psychotic experience' or 'psychotic episode') is when you perceive or interpret reality in a very different way from people around you. You might be said to 'lose touch' with reality. The most common types of psychotic experiences are hallucinations, delusions and disorganised thinking and speech.