Condition
Psychotic
David Cohen, M.D.Published 3 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Psychosis
Definition
Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality, typically including delusions (false ideas about what is taking place or who one is) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things which aren't there).
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David Cohen, M.D.
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