Tips from ODSW February 2016: Sibling's Guide to Psychosis | Page 5

ABOUT PSYCHOSIS
What is Psychosis?

Psychosis is a serious but treatable medical
condition affecting the brain.
. of contact with reality
It is characterized by loss
and can dramatically change a person's thoughts,
beliefs, perceptions and/or behaviours.

Being related to someone with psychosis does
not necessarily mean that you will also develop
Psychosis.
It is important to note that while having a relative
who has Psychosis is a risk factor for yourself, a
combination of a number of different risk factors
are needed to actually develop Psychosis.

Psychosis is associated with chemical
imbalances in the brain.

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