psychosis
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During her trial, Clancy’s defense argued that postpartum psychosis drove Clancy out of her mind.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
Defense attorneys had argued that Salazar suffered from past and current episodes of psychosis and was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2019.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
But she claimed she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and sought to be excused from criminal responsibility.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The characterization approaches psychosis, in other words, which doesn’t exactly amount to an illuminating account of the pursuit of power or celebrity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The severity of shock is reflected in 17-hydroxycortico- steroid levels comparable to those in schizophrenic patients in incipient psychosis, which exceed levels in other stressful situations.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
Psychiatrists and neurologists are increasingly joining forces to find and treat patients with autoimmune psychoses.
From Science Magazine ● May 15, 2024
He urged lawmakers to try again next year, this time adding specific treatment guidelines including recommended doses and protections for people with underlying psychoses.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2023
“I wish my psychoses were softer,” she said.
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2022
A huge, blingy trophy would be nice, though unlikely, given the DNA and family psychoses involved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2016
He also devoted a chapter to the psychoses of four chess masters, selected from the millions of normal people who’d played seriously over the years.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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