Tips from ODSW February 2016: Sibling's Guide to Psychosis | Page 8

Delusions
These are beliefs that the young person feels to be true but others
do not. The young person is so convinced of the delusion, that
even the most logical argument cannot make them change his/her
mind.
Some examples of delusions are:

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A belief that the behaviour and/or remarks of people
on the street, on TV, radio, newspapers, etc. are
meant for the young person.
A belief that people are following, watching or trying to
harm the young person.

Hallucinations

"Voices" are a
common type of
hallucination.

They often sound like a
person or a group of
people talking about
or to the young
person.

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They are noises heard
when there is nothing
there, however they
seem real to the young
person.

'Voices' are often
nasty and may make
the young person
distressed and
uncomfortable.