Psychosis

Psychosis is a condition that affects a person’s mind and causes changes to the way they think, feel and behave. A person who experiences psychosis may be unable to tell the difference between reality and their imagination.

People who experience psychosis are sometimes referred to as psychotic, they may experience:

  • Hallucinations: where they see or hear things that are not there.
  • Delusions:  where they believe things that are untrue.

The most common cause of psychosis is a mental health condition, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Psychosis can also be triggered by physical conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, or as a result of drug or alcohol misuse.

Read more about psychosis on the NHS website.

Our services

Our specialist teams support people who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. By starting early, these teams can often help people to recover and manage their mental wellbeing.

Support for young people

Looking for information about psychosis in young people? We have lots of resources for children and young people.