Psychosis Flashcards
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What is psychosis?
A
Psychosis is where people experience things around them differently to normal
2
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What are the features of psychosis?
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Hallucinations
Delusions
Thought disorganisation
Agitation/aggression
Neurocognitive impairment
Depression
Thoughts of self harm
3
Q
What is brief psychotic disorder?
A
An episode of psychosis lasting less than a month with a return to baseline functioning
4
Q
What disorders might psychosis be seen in?
A
Schizophrenia
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Puerperal psychosis
Neurological conditions - Parkinson’s, Huntington’s
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