What is psychosis?
Psychosis is a symptom of disordered brain function. People who are suffering from psychosis behave differently from the way they usually do. It describes the conditions that affect the mind, where there has been a loss of contact with reality and it also affects feelings and behaviors of a person. It usually occurs among young adults. Although the term psychosis is sometimes considered equal with schizophrenia, it actually refers to a state of mind that can occur in a number of psychiatric disorders and medical conditions. In general terms, psychosis is when a person's ability to recognize reality, communicate, and relate to others is impaired to the extent that he or she is unable to deal with the demands of daily life.
Causes of PsychosisWhat are the Causes of Psychosis? The causes of psychosis can be grouped into three general categories: medical conditions — Psychotic symptoms can develop following a head injury (trauma) or any physical illness that disrupts brain functioning, such as encephalitis (brain inflammation), AIDS, or a brain tumor. |
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