When people behave in an extreme and violent manner, it is tempting to assume that they must be "crazy" or "mentally ill." So when we view the violent atrocities of groups like the Islamic State ...

Psychotic depression is a subtype of major depression that occurs when a severe depressive illness includes some form of psychosis. The psychosis could be hallucinations (such as hearing a voice ...

Psychosis does not come on suddenly. Instead, a person has gradual changes in their thoughts and how they perceive the world leading up to their first psychotic episode. It’s important to recognize ...

This post is part one of a four-part series interviewing psychologist Lisa Dahlgren. When I was first experiencing psychosis, I had to confront a problem. Was my psychosis needing medical attention, ...

Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality. Hallucinations and delusions are the most common symptoms. Psychosis can occur as part of many conditions, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Alcohol-induced psychosis can happen after intoxication, during withdrawal, or it can be chronic among people living with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Here’s what it looks like. Alcohol is a ...