• psychosis

  • Out of touch with reality

    Psychosis is a serious but treatable medical condition caused by a disturbance in the brain.

    People with psychosis are out of touch with reality. It affects their way of thinking, believing, perceiving and/or behaving. For people experiencing psychosis, the condition can be very disorienting and distressing. Without effective treatment, psychosis can overwhelm their lives and that of their families.

    Psychosis is more likely to occur in young adults, affecting about three in 100 persons. Studies indicate that response to treatment and chances of recovery improve with early intervention and treatment.

    Some possible factors contributing to psychosis are:
    • Physical illness
    • Environmental factors
    • Genetic predisposition