psychotic

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“I was 20 or 21 then. I’d had a psychotic episode and was taken to a public hospital in Massachusetts,” says Palm Springs-based artist Lisa McCord of the self-portrait she later staged.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Forensic psychiatrist Dr Ian Cumming - called by the defence to give evidence - told the court he was "confident" Skebas was psychotic.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Mr Koo suffered a psychotic episode and after extensive therapy with a professional, he now takes a different approach.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Numerous users have reported that the chatbot is overly sycophantic, leading some to spiral into manic and psychotic episodes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

There is no doubt that Ebola damages the brain and causes psychotic dementia.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston