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Some people may need to take antipsychotics long-term.
Some people are recommended to take antipsychotics on a long-term basis (and possibly for the rest of their lives). Other people may be able to gradually reduce their dosage and then stop taking them altogether if there is a marked improvement in symptoms
Service · Procedural statement · From Overview - Psychosis, [page]
Treatment for psychosis includes antipsychotic medicines, talking therapies and social support.
Common treatments for psychosis include antipsychotic medicines, talking therapies and social support. Treatment for psychosis can depend on the cause, but usually involves a combination of - antipsychotic medicine – which can help relieve the symptoms of psychosis - talking therapies – the 1-to-1 talking therapy cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and family interventions (a form of therapy that may involve partners, family members and close friends) can be helpful - social support – support with social needs, such as education, employment or accommodation
Service · Procedural statement · From Overview - Psychosis, [page]
Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and severe depression are common causes of psychosis.
Common causes of psychosis include mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It's sometimes possible to identify the cause of psychosis as a specific mental health condition, such as: - schizophrenia – a condition that causes a range of psychological symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions - bipolar disorder – a mental health condition that affects mood; a person with bipolar disorder can have episodes of low mood (depression) and highs or elated mood (mania) - severe depression – some people with depression also have symptoms of psychosis when they're very depressed
Service · Observational claim
Experiencing symptoms of psychosis is referred to as having a psychotic episode.
Experiencing the symptoms of psychosis is often referred to as having a psychotic episode
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Psychosis, [page]
The combination of hallucinations and delusions causes severe distress.
The combination of hallucinations and delusional thinking can cause severe distress and a change in behaviour
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Psychosis, [page]
Disordered thinking and speaking can make speech fast and confusing.
disordered thinking and speaking - a person's thoughts and ideas come very quickly, which can make their speech fast and confusing
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Psychosis, [page]
Delusions are strong beliefs not shared by others, such as a conspiracy to harm them.
delusions – where a person has strong beliefs that are not shared by others; a common delusion is someone believing there's a conspiracy to harm them
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Psychosis, [page]
Hallucinations involve seeing or hearing things that do not exist outside the mind.
hallucinations – where a person hears, sees and, in some cases, feels, smells or tastes things that do not exist outside their mind but can feel very real to the person affected by them; a common hallucination is hearing voices
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Psychosis, [page]
The main symptoms of psychosis are hallucinations, delusions and disordered thinking.
The 3 main symptoms of psychosis are: - hallucinations – where a person hears, sees and, in some cases, feels, smells or tastes things that do not exist outside their mind but can feel very real to the person affected by them; a common hallucination is hearing voices - delusions – where a person has strong beliefs that are not shared by others; a common delusion is someone believing there's a conspiracy to harm them - disordered thinking and speaking - a person's thoughts and ideas come very quickly, which can make their speech fast and confusing
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Psychosis, [page]
People with severe mental illness can have an annual physical check-up at their GP surgery.
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 · Observational claim · From Psychosis, [page]
The causes of psychosis can be mental health conditions such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Common causes of psychosis include mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Service · Observational claim · From Psychosis, [page]
Common treatments for psychosis include antipsychotic medicines, talking therapies, and social support.
Common treatments for psychosis include antipsychotic medicines, talking therapies and social support.
Service · Observational claim · From Psychosis, [page]
The main symptoms of psychosis are hallucinations, delusions, and confused thinking.
The main symptoms of psychosis are hallucinations, delusions and confused thinking and speaking.
Service · Observational claim · From Psychosis, [page]
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists can help find professionals experienced in treating selective mutism.
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice can help you find professionals in your area with experience in treating selective mutism.
Service · Policy statement · From Selective mutism, [page]
Parents should provide their child with love, support, and patience throughout the treatment process.
- As well as verbal reassurance, give them love, support and patience.
Service · Policy statement · From Selective mutism, [page]
Parents should encourage friends and relatives to give their child time to warm up at their own pace.
- Ask friends and relatives to give your child time to warm up at his or her own pace and focus on fun activities rather than getting them to talk.
Service · Policy statement · From Selective mutism, [page]
Parents should not avoid social events but make necessary environmental changes to support their child's comfort.
- Do not avoid parties or family visits, but consider what environmental changes are necessary to make the situation more comfortable for your child.
Service · Policy statement · From Selective mutism, [page]
Parents should reassure their child that non-verbal communication is acceptable until they feel better about talking.
- Reassure your child that non-verbal communication, such as smiling and waving, is fine until they feel better about talking.
Service · Policy statement · From Selective mutism, [page]
Parents should not pressurise or bribe their child to speak and should understand the fear behind selective mutism.
- Do not pressurise or bribe your child to encourage them to speak. - Let your child know you understand they're scared to speak and have difficulty speaking at times.
Service · Policy statement · From Selective mutism, [page]
Antidepressants may be used to decrease anxiety levels if previous treatment attempts have failed.
However, antidepressants may be used alongside a treatment programme to decrease anxiety levels, particularly if previous attempts to engage the individual in treatment have failed.
Service · Policy statement · From Selective mutism, [page]