Auditory and visual hallucinations are hallmark symptoms of psychosis, but in the prodromal stage, a patient might describe hearing whispers or footsteps or notice brief distortions when looking at ...

The findings showed that teens who reported using cannabis in the past year were much more likely to develop psychiatric disorders later. In particular, the risk of psychotic disorders and bipolar ...

Otherwise healthy people who experience hallucinations or delusions are more likely to have later suicidal thoughts or attempts, an international study has found. The University of Queensland-led ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Psychosis occurs when someone experiences a loss of contact with reality. This happens when a person's thoughts and perceptions become distorted, making it ...

Retrospective data suggested that the incidence and proportion of psychotic disorder diagnoses increased in more recent birth cohorts in Ontario, Canada, and the age at diagnosis decreased. (Canadian ...

Each year, the last week of February is recognized as Eating Disorder Awareness Week. In the days leading up to it, my inbox ...