Psychosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is psychosis?
A
The presence of a mental state where appreciation of reality is impaired as evidenced by the presence of typical psychotic symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, mood disturbance and bizarre behaviour
2
Q
What re some early or prodromal symptoms of a psychosis?
A
social wihdrawal, reduced attention and concentration, reduced drive and motivation, depressed mood, anxiety, irritability/ agitation, suspiciousness, sleep disturbance, deterioration in role functioning
