ABOUT PSYCHOSIS
What am I Experiencing?
New and unexpected changes in perceptions and thinking may be symptoms of psychosis. For example, some people may feel like their mind is “playing tricks” on them. They may struggle to tell the difference between their own thoughts and perceptions, and what is happening in the world around them.
Psychosis can happen to anyone, and it's more common than people think.
Psychosis is treatable and recovery is possible.
New Journeys is here to help. New Journeys provides support to individuals experiencing early symptoms of psychosis through a comprehensive, team-based approach to care.
Symptoms Can Include
Below are some symptoms that you or a loved one may experience. Sometimes, people might not realize that they're having these symptoms, or that they might benefit from support. If you have questions or aren't sure, please reach out.
Unusual thoughts, feelings, or beliefs
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Believing that things in your environment hold special meaning
Believing that others can read your mind or know that you’re thinking
Feeling suspicious, or like others are trying to harm you
Social withdrawal or cognitive challenges
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Losing interest in participating in social activities, hobbies
Spending more time alone
Difficulty at school or work
New trouble with concentration or memory
Trouble organizing thoughts or changes in speech
Mood
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Anxiety
Depression
Irritability
Extreme changes in mood or emotions, energy level or activity level
Sensory or perceptual changes
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Hearing or seeing things that others do not, like hearing voices or seeing shadows
Feeling confused about if something is real or not
Feeling their thoughts are so loud others can hear them
What is Psychosis?
Psychosis is not a diagnosis.
Psychosis refers to a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. During an episode of psychosis, a person’s thoughts and perceptions are disrupted and they may have difficulty recognizing what is real and what is not.
Approximately 100,000 young people will experience psychosis
each year.
Psychosis occurs across all cultures, races and social classes; anyone can have a psychotic episode.
As many as 3 in 100 people will experience psychosis in their lifetime.
