The Diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder
‘Mild mania is known as hypomania, and usually does feel quite pleasant and can be fairly easy to live with. One has boundless energy, feels…
What Can Family & Friends Do to Help?2mins
It may be difficult to communicate with a friend or relative who is having a psychotic experience and to understand their behaviour or what they…
How Can I Help Myself During a Psychotic Episode?4mins 30secs
When one is given a diagnosis it can be a great relief if they have been feeling overwhelmed by their experiences. One expert, Prof Marius…
Treatment Available for Psychosis18mins
The journey towards recovery from psychotic experiences can be both challenging and transformative. For some individuals, these experiences may occur as isolated episodes, while for…
Challenging Stereotypes and Stigma3mins
The final lesson of this course focuses on the social implications of psychotic experiences. It addresses the prejudice, discrimination, and social exclusion faced by individuals…
Exploring the Causes of Psychosis6mins 30secs
This lesson explores various factors that can contribute to psychotic experiences. It discusses physical triggers such as sleep deprivation, illnesses, substance abuse, brain damage or…
What is Psychosis?5.5mins
“When we dream, all sorts of strange things can happen to us, but we still believe that they’re really happening to us. Hearing voices can…