{"id":3068,"date":"2023-10-30T15:39:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T19:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/?page_id=3068"},"modified":"2024-11-21T17:11:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T22:11:25","slug":"about-psychosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/about-psychosis\/","title":{"rendered":"For Individuals and Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is Psychosis?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychosis is a set of experiences that makes it difficult to figure out what is real and what is not real. It can feel like your mind is playing tricks on you. The experiences include <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there), delusions (false beliefs), and disorganized thinking and\/or behavior.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Changes to thinking and beliefs:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Worried that people are out to harm you<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Believing you have new, special powers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Believing an outside force is controlling your thoughts and\/or actions\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>New sensory experiences:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hearing voices or noises that others cannot hear\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seeing images or figures that others cannot see\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Difficulty with communication and\/or behavior:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More difficulty sharing your thoughts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People telling you they are having trouble understanding you or that what you are saying or doing does not make sense. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The good news is that psychosis is treatable. Psychosis is not anyone\u2019s fault, and it can happen to anyone. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are many reasons one can experience psychosis like medical illness, substance use, and mental illness. It is important for psychosis to be evaluated by a health care professional to understand the cause and to receive the right treatment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See this helpful video to understand psychosis:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vlZcAi_g8q4\">Understanding &#8220;Psychosis&#8221; A guide for young people and their supporters<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early Warning Signs <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early signs of someone experiencing psychosis can be non-specific and difficult to identify. This may include changes to mood and behavior like withdrawing from friends and family. You may notice somebody not performing as well at school or work. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore the Psychosis Screening site for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychosisscreening.org\/\">more information<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Early evaluation and treatment are key to the best outcomes!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steps to G<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">etting H<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">elp<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An evaluation by a medical practitioner will be important to evaluate the health of both the body and the mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make an appointment with your pediatrician or primary care provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are already connected to mental health treatment, let them know about your concerns.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If there are more urgent concerns, like you\u2019re worried about safety, seek help in an emergency department or call <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">988 or 911 in a mental health crisis situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A mental health specialist will be best equipped to evaluate for signs of psychosis\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resources to Learn More<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/strong365.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strong365<\/span> Community<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earlypsychosis.ca\/definition-of-psychosis\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Definition of Psychosis \u2013 Early Psychosis Intervention<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/headsup-pa.org\/for-friends-family\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">For Friends &amp; Family \u2013 HeadsUp<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Psychosis? 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