Understanding Psychosis: Voices, Causes, and Recovery

Psychosis is a health problem that changes how a person sees the world. People with psychosis may see things, hear voices, or hold strong beliefs that are not true. These experiences are called hallucinations and delusions.

Psychosis can appear with conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or after heavy drug use or very poor sleep. Doctors can treat psychosis with medicine and talking therapy. Family, friends, and peer groups can also help. With good care and support, many people recover and live well. If voices tell a person to hurt someone, they should seek help from a health professional or emergency services. It is important to tell a trusted person.