Psychosis – Know the early signs and how to get help

August 8, 2023
The Cranbrook Early Psychosis Intervention team at a community engagement event. From left to right: William, Hannah and Catharine

When you hear the word ‘psychosis,’ what words and images come to mind? Have you ever heard someone call something or someone else ‘psychotic?’

Psychosis can be a heavy-sounding word for what is a treatable mental health condition. Like many other mental illnesses, however, it also comes with stigma and shame.

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