At ClearMed Clinic, our dedicated team provides comprehensive advice and guidance. With a patient-centric approach, we offer personalised treatment plans, employing a holistic and therapeutic approach.
We provide private appointments with our Consultant Psychiatrist with minimal wait times, ensuring you receive swift help and an appropriate treatment plan with expert guidance. With our extensive experience, we prioritise making you feel at ease throughout the entire consultation and procedure.
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Psychosis (also called a ‘psychotic experience’ or ‘psychotic episode’) is when you perceive or interpret reality in a very different way from people around you. You might be said to ‘lose touch’ with reality.
This might involve seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true (delusions). It may also involve confused (disordered) thinking and speaking.
The 3 main symptoms of psychosis are:
The combination of hallucinations and delusional thinking can cause severe distress and a change in behaviour.
Experiencing the symptoms of psychosis is often referred to as having a psychotic episode.
To identify the cause of psychosis as a specific mental health condition, such as:
Psychosis can also be triggered by:
How often a psychotic episode occurs and how long it lasts can depend on the underlying cause.
Treatment for psychosis can depend on the cause, but usually involves a combination of:
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.
If a person’s psychotic episodes are severe, they may need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment.
An assessment for psychosis is crucial for accurate diagnosis, distinguishing it from other mental health or medical conditions. It evaluates symptom severity, enabling the development of a tailored treatment plan. It’s important psychosis is treated as soon as possible, as early treatment can be more effective.
Gather detailed medical, family history and psychiatric history.
Assess the nature and severity of psychotic symptoms using structured assessments.
Rule out medical conditions that could mimic or contribute to the symptoms.
Diagnose and develop a treatment plan which may include therapy and medication.
Effective management of Psychosis often involves collaboration between our psychiatrists, families and individual themselves. It's important psychosis is treated as soon as possible, as early treatment can be more effective.
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