Psychosis

What do you think of when you hear the word “psychotic?” Some people are scared of psychosis because of the way it’s shown on TV or in the movies. In real life, though, psychosis is a serious and disabling mental health condition—but it is treatable and many people recover after only one episode when they get proper treatment.

Cannabis and Schizophrenia

How can I support someone who has schizophrenia and is using cannabis?

Authors: BC Schizophrenia Society and Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research

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When Psychosis Comes Back

Experiencing psychosis, and the loss of contact with reality it’s associated with, is frightening and disruptive. Return of symptoms can be common and equally stressful. Tom has worked in the field of psychotic disorders for 30 years, including evidence-based practice around prevention and treatment. He shares what we now know helps the most to reduce or avoid relapses, including key parts in a relapse prevention plan.

Cannabis (Marijuana) and Psychosis

People at risk for schizophrenia who use cannabis get their first symptoms at a younger age, and people with a mental illness who use cannabis have a harder time in their recovery.

When your Brother or Sister has Schizophrenia

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Author: BC Schizophrenia Society

Psychosis Symptoms and What to Do

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Author: BC Schizophrenia Society

Helpful things to do when someone who has a mental illness is experiencing hallucinations, delusions or paranoia.

Schizoaffective Disorder

Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division

Schizoaffective disorder is part of a group of mental illnesses called schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders. It has symptoms of schizophrenia as well as symptoms of a mood disorder.

What is a prodrome?

Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division

Prodrome is a medical term for early signs or symptoms of an illness or health problem that appear before the major signs or symptoms start.

What are positive and negative symptoms?

Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division

Positive and negative symptoms are medical terms for two groups of symptoms in schizophrenia.

Someone I love has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. How can I help?

Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division

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