Psychosis describes the experience of being unable to tell what is real from what is not.

Here are some things to know about psychosis and Psychotic Disorders:

• The most well-known type of psychosis is Schizophrenia, but there are other types too.
• Out of every 100 people, 3 will experience psychosis in their lives.
• Living with psychosis can be very difficult, especially because many people don’t understand it. People with psychosis should be treated with understanding and respect.
• There are effective treatments for psychosis, including medication and therapy.
• The sooner someone who has psychosis receives treatment, the more effective it is.