Psychoses

Psychoses are mental health conditions characterized by a disconnection from reality. Individuals may experience hallucinations—seeing or hearing things that aren’t there—and delusions—firm beliefs that are false or not based in reality. These symptoms can affect a person's thoughts, perceptions, and emotions, making it challenging to distinguish what is real. Psychoses can occur as part of disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or due to medical conditions or substance use. Treatment often involves medications and therapy to manage symptoms, improve functioning, and help individuals regain a clearer connection to reality.