Psychosis

Question 1

Symptoms of Psychosis

Answer 1

Hallucinations and delusions

Question 2

Positive Psychosis symptoms

Answer 2

-New experiences: hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech or behavior.

Question 3

Negative Psychosis symptoms

Answer 3

-Decrease or loss of normal functions: Monotone voice, lack of gestures, inability to feel pleasure, little display of emotions, lowered motivation, lack of interest in other people

Question 4

Three phases of a psychotic episode?

Answer 4

Prodrome Phase, Acute Phase, Recovery.

Question 5

Psychosis Definition

Answer 5

People have a range of conditions that affect their mind and cause some loss of contact with reality

Question 6

Describe Prodrome Phase

Answer 6

• Can’t be diagnosed until psychosis symptoms have been diagnosed
• Changes in feelings and perception
• Lights get brighter, sounds get louder

Question 7

Describe Acute Phase

Answer 7

• Psychotic symptoms like hallucinations or delusions emerge and are most noticeable
• Treatment should start ASAP

Question 8

Describe Recovery

Answer 8

• Treatment begins and within weeks or months, symptoms detensify or disappear completely
• Coping with daily life is easier and the majority of people recover from their first episode