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psychosis

[sahy-koh-sis] / saɪˈkoʊ sɪs /










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Psychosis can be a temporary episode or part of longer-term mental health conditions.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Even without a diagnosis of psychosis, Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms can severely affect youth.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2024

Psychosis is a mental illness that involves lost contact with reality.

From Washington Times • May 4, 2023

Psychosis is often a deeply introspective state during which I’ve done the self-examination and critical thinking behind major life decisions—decisions I haven’t regretted.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2023

History of Psychosis: For six months before admission she said frequently that her boss was giving her hints that he liked her.

From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by MacCurdy, John T. (John Thompson)




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