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Research suggests psychosis may be linked to increased neurotransmitter activity in the brain.
There's been a great deal of research into how psychosis affects the brain and how changes in the brain can trigger symptoms of psychosis. It’s thought psychosis may be linked to increased activity of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Research · Observational claim · From Causes - Psychosis, [page]
Medicines can cause psychosis as a side effect or due to overdose.
In rare situations, psychosis can also occur as a side effect of some types of medicine or as a result of an overdose of that medicine.
Context · Observational claim · From Causes - Psychosis, [page]
Drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamines can trigger psychotic episodes.
Drugs known to trigger psychotic episodes include:
Context · Observational claim · From Causes - Psychosis, [page]
Stopping alcohol or drugs after long-term use can lead to withdrawal-induced psychosis.
A person can also experience a psychotic episode if they suddenly stop drinking alcohol or taking drugs after using them for a long time. This is known as withdrawal.
Context · Observational claim · From Causes - Psychosis, [page]
Alcohol-use disorder and drug misuse can trigger psychotic episodes.
Alcohol-use disorder and drug misuse can trigger a psychotic episode.
Context · Observational claim · From Causes - Psychosis, [page]
Bipolar disorder is associated with grandiose delusions, while depression and schizophrenia are linked to persecutory delusions.
For example, a person with bipolar disorder is more likely to have grandiose delusions. Someone with depression or schizophrenia is more likely to develop persecutory delusions.
Context · Observational claim · From Causes - Psychosis, [page]
Psychosis can be caused by psychological conditions, general medical conditions, or alcohol and drug misuse.
Psychosis can be caused by a mental (psychological) condition, a general medical condition, or alcohol or drug misuse.
Context · Observational claim · From Causes - Psychosis, [page]
People with psychosis are more likely to harm themselves than others, except those with antisocial personality disorder.
Most people with psychosis are more likely to harm themselves than others.
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Psychosis, [page]
Psychosis is a short-term condition that can often lead to full recovery with treatment.
Someone with psychosis has a short-term (acute) condition that, if treated, can often lead to a full recovery.
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Psychosis, [page]
People with psychosis are often unaware that their delusions and hallucinations are not real, leading to fear or distress.
People who have psychotic episodes are often unaware that their delusions or hallucinations are not real, which may lead them to feel frightened or distressed.
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Psychosis, [page]
Women with pre-existing mental health conditions are at higher risk of postnatal psychosis.
Postnatal psychosis is more likely to affect women who already have a mental health condition, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Psychosis, [page]
Postnatal psychosis typically occurs within the first few weeks after childbirth.
It most commonly occurs during the first few weeks after having a baby.
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Psychosis, [page]
Postnatal psychosis affects approximately 1 in every 1,000 women who give birth.
It's estimated postnatal psychosis affects around 1 in every 1,000 women who give birth.
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Psychosis, [page]
Delusions are fixed beliefs in something untrue.
A delusion is where a person has an unshakeable belief in something untrue.
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Psychosis, [page]
Hallucinations are sensory perceptions that do not exist outside the mind.
Hallucinations are where someone sees, hears, smells, tastes or feels things that do not exist outside their mind.
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Psychosis, [page]
Psychosis symptoms vary among individuals based on their circumstances.
Someone who develops psychosis will have their own unique set of symptoms and experiences, according to their particular circumstances.
Context · Observational claim · From Symptoms - Psychosis, [page]
Annual health checks are available for those with severe mental illness.
If you have a severe mental illness, you can have a physical check-up at your GP surgery once a year. These can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing
Service · Procedural statement · From Overview - Psychosis, [page]
Drug or alcohol misuse is more common among people with a history of psychosis.
People with a history of psychosis are more likely than others to have drug or alcohol misuse problems, or both. Some people use these substances as a way of managing psychotic symptoms
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Psychosis, [page]
People with psychosis have an increased risk of self-harm and suicide.
People with psychosis have a higher than average risk of self-harm and suicide
Service · Risk statement · From Overview - Psychosis, [page]
Severe psychotic episodes may require hospital admission.
If a person's psychotic episodes are severe, they may need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment
Service · Procedural statement · From Overview - Psychosis, [page]