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Calculated Shard: 75 (from laksa079)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa075.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/overview/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/overview/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/overview\/","crawl_time":1776326712,"first_indexed_time":1615589900,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"uk,nhs,www!\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/overview\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11359509702434384875","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Overview - Psychosis - NHS","meta_descriptions":["Read about psychosis, a mental health problem that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Psychosis is when people lose some contact with reality. This might involve seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true (delusions). It may also involve confused (disordered) thinking and speaking.\nSymptoms of psychosis\nThe 3 main symptoms of psychosis are:\nhallucinations\n – where a person hears, sees and, in some cases, feels, smells or tastes things that do not exist outside their mind but can feel very real to the person affected by them; a common hallucination is hearing voices\ndelusions – where a person has strong beliefs that are not shared by others; a common delusion is someone believing there's a conspiracy to harm them\ndisordered thinking and speaking - a person's thoughts and ideas come very quickly, which can make their speech fast and confusing\nThe combination of hallucinations and delusional thinking can cause severe distress and a change in behaviour.\nExperiencing the symptoms of psychosis is often referred to as having a psychotic episode.\nWhen to get medical advice\nYou should see a GP immediately if you're experiencing symptoms of psychosis. \nIt's important psychosis is treated as soon as possible, as early treatment can be more effective.\nThe GP may ask you some questions to help determine what's causing your psychosis.\nThey should also refer you to a mental health specialist for further assessment and treatment.\nFind out more about diagnosing psychosis\nGetting help for others\nIf you're concerned about someone you know, you could contact a GP for them.\nIf they're receiving support from a mental health service, you could contact their mental health worker.\nIf you think the person's symptoms are severe enough to require urgent treatment and could be placing them at possible risk, you can:\ntake them to the nearest \nA&E\n, if they agree\ncall their GP or \nlocal out-of-hours GP\ncall 999 and ask for an ambulance\nA number of \nmental health helplines\nare also available that can offer expert advice.\nFind out more about how to get help for others\nCauses of psychosis\nIt's sometimes possible to identify the cause of psychosis as a specific mental health condition, such as:\nschizophrenia\n – a condition that causes a range of psychological symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions\nbipolar disorder\n – a mental health condition that affects mood; a person with bipolar disorder can have episodes of low mood\n(depression)\nand highs or elated mood (mania)\nsevere depression – some people with depression also have symptoms of psychosis when they're very depressed\nPsychosis can also be triggered by:\na traumatic experience\nstress\ndrug misuse\nalcohol misuse\nside effects of prescribed medicine\na physical condition, such as a\nbrain tumour\nor dementia\nhead injury\nchildbirth\nHow often a psychotic episode occurs and how long it lasts can depend on the underlying cause.\nTreating psychosis\nTreatment for psychosis can depend on the cause, but usually involves a combination of\nantipsychotic medicine – which can help relieve the symptoms of psychosis\ntalking therapies – the 1-to-1 talking therapy \ncognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)\nand family interventions (a form of therapy that may involve partners, family members and close friends) can be helpful\nsocial support – support with social needs, such as education, employment or accommodation\nSome people are recommended to take antipsychotics on a long-term basis (and possibly for the rest of their lives). Other people may be able to gradually reduce their dosage and then stop taking them altogether if there is a marked improvement in symptoms.\nDo not stop suddenly taking any prescribed medicines as this could trigger a relapse of your symptoms.\nIf a person's psychotic episodes are severe, they may need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment.\nAnnual health checks\nIf you have a severe mental illness, you can have a physical check-up at your GP surgery once a year. These can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.\nFind out more about annual health checks for people with severe mental health conditions\nComplications of psychosis\nPeople with a history of psychosis are more likely than others to have drug or\nalcohol misuse\nproblems, or both.\nSome people use these substances as a way of managing psychotic symptoms.\nBut alcohol or drug use can make psychotic symptoms worse or cause other problems.\nSelf-harm and suicide\nPeople with psychosis have a higher than average risk of \nself-harm\nand\nsuicide\n.\nSee a GP if you're self-harming.\nYou can also call the\nSamaritans\n, free of charge, on 116 123 for support.\nThe mental health charity\nMind\n also has some useful information and advice.\nRead more about:\ngetting help if you self-harm\nspotting the signs of self-harm in others\nIf you're feeling suicidal, you can:\ncall the \nSamaritans\nsupport service on 116 123\ngo to \nyour nearest A&E\nand tell the staff how you're feeling\ncontact\nNHS 111\nspeak to a friend, family member or someone you trust\nmake an urgent appointment to see a GP or your psychiatrist or care team\nRead more about warning signs of suicide","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/overview\/#maincontent)\n\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- Browse More\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n2. [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n3. [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n4. [Mental health conditions](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/)\n5. [Psychosis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/)\n\n[Back to Psychosis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/)\n\n# Overview - Psychosis\n**Psychosis is when people lose some contact with reality. This might involve seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true (delusions). It may also involve confused (disordered) thinking and speaking.**\n\n## Symptoms of psychosis\nThe 3 main symptoms of psychosis are:\n\n- [hallucinations](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/feelings-and-symptoms\/hallucinations-hearing-voices\/) – where a person hears, sees and, in some cases, feels, smells or tastes things that do not exist outside their mind but can feel very real to the person affected by them; a common hallucination is hearing voices\n- delusions – where a person has strong beliefs that are not shared by others; a common delusion is someone believing there's a conspiracy to harm them\n- disordered thinking and speaking - a person's thoughts and ideas come very quickly, which can make their speech fast and confusing\n\nThe combination of hallucinations and delusional thinking can cause severe distress and a change in behaviour.\n\nExperiencing the symptoms of psychosis is often referred to as having a psychotic episode.\n\n## When to get medical advice\nYou should see a GP immediately if you're experiencing symptoms of psychosis.\n\nIt's important psychosis is treated as soon as possible, as early treatment can be more effective.\n\nThe GP may ask you some questions to help determine what's causing your psychosis.\n\nThey should also refer you to a mental health specialist for further assessment and treatment.\n\n[Find out more about diagnosing psychosis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/diagnosis\/)\n\n## Getting help for others\nIf you're concerned about someone you know, you could contact a GP for them.\n\nIf they're receiving support from a mental health service, you could contact their mental health worker.\n\nIf you think the person's symptoms are severe enough to require urgent treatment and could be placing them at possible risk, you can:\n\n- take them to the nearest [A\\&E](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\/find-an-accident-and-emergency-service\/), if they agree\n- call their GP or [local out-of-hours GP](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/nhs-services\/urgent-and-emergency-care\/nhs-out-of-hours-services\/)\n- call 999 and ask for an ambulance\n\nA number of [mental health helplines](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/nhs-voluntary-charity-services\/charity-and-voluntary-services\/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines\/) are also available that can offer expert advice.\n\n[Find out more about how to get help for others](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/diagnosis\/)\n\n## Causes of psychosis\nIt's sometimes possible to identify the cause of psychosis as a specific mental health condition, such as:\n\n- [schizophrenia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/schizophrenia\/overview\/) – a condition that causes a range of psychological symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions\n- [bipolar disorder](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/bipolar-disorder\/) – a mental health condition that affects mood; a person with bipolar disorder can have episodes of low mood [(depression)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/overview\/) and highs or elated mood (mania)\n- severe depression – some people with depression also have symptoms of psychosis when they're very depressed\n\nPsychosis can also be triggered by:\n\n- a traumatic experience\n- stress\n- [drug misuse](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/addiction-support\/drug-addiction-getting-help\/)\n- [alcohol misuse](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/alcohol-advice\/)\n- side effects of prescribed medicine\n- a physical condition, such as a [brain tumour](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/malignant-brain-tumour\/) or dementia\n- head injury\n- childbirth\n\nHow often a psychotic episode occurs and how long it lasts can depend on the underlying cause.\n\n## Treating psychosis\nTreatment for psychosis can depend on the cause, but usually involves a combination of\n\n- antipsychotic medicine – which can help relieve the symptoms of psychosis\n- talking therapies – the 1-to-1 talking therapy [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt\/) and family interventions (a form of therapy that may involve partners, family members and close friends) can be helpful\n- social support – support with social needs, such as education, employment or accommodation\n\nSome people are recommended to take antipsychotics on a long-term basis (and possibly for the rest of their lives). Other people may be able to gradually reduce their dosage and then stop taking them altogether if there is a marked improvement in symptoms.\n\nDo not stop suddenly taking any prescribed medicines as this could trigger a relapse of your symptoms.\n\nIf a person's psychotic episodes are severe, they may need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment.\n\n### Annual health checks\nIf you have a severe mental illness, you can have a physical check-up at your GP surgery once a year. These can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.\n\n[Find out more about annual health checks for people with severe mental health conditions](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/social-care-and-your-rights\/annual-health-check-smi\/)\n\n## Complications of psychosis\nPeople with a history of psychosis are more likely than others to have drug or [alcohol misuse](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/alcohol-misuse\/) problems, or both.\n\nSome people use these substances as a way of managing psychotic symptoms.\n\nBut alcohol or drug use can make psychotic symptoms worse or cause other problems.\n\n### Self-harm and suicide\nPeople with psychosis have a higher than average risk of [self-harm](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/self-harm\/getting-help\/) and [suicide](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/help-for-suicidal-thoughts\/).\n\nSee a GP if you're self-harming.\n\nYou can also call the [Samaritans](https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/how-we-can-help\/contact-samaritan\/), free of charge, on 116 123 for support.\n\nThe mental health charity [Mind](https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/information-support\/types-of-mental-health-problems\/self-harm\/#.Xfe6_jP7TD4) also has some useful information and advice.\n\nRead more about:\n\n- [getting help if you self-harm](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/self-harm\/why-people-self-harm\/)\n- [spotting the signs of self-harm in others](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/self-harm\/getting-help\/)\n\nIf you're feeling suicidal, you can:\n\n- call the [Samaritans](http:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/) support service on 116 123\n- go to [your nearest A\\&E](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\/find-an-accident-and-emergency-service\/) and tell the staff how you're feeling\n- contact [NHS 111](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/nhs-services\/urgent-and-emergency-care\/nhs-111\/)\n- speak to a friend, family member or someone you trust\n- make an urgent appointment to see a GP or your psychiatrist or care team\n\n[Read more about warning signs of suicide](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/help-for-suicidal-thoughts\/)\n\n## More in [Psychosis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/)\n- Overview - Psychosis\n- [Symptoms - Psychosis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/symptoms\/)\n- [Causes - Psychosis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/causes\/)\n- [Diagnosis - Psychosis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/diagnosis\/)\n- [Treatment - Psychosis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/treatment\/)\n\nPage last reviewed: 5 September 2023   \n Next review due: 5 September 2026\n\n## Support links\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [COVID-19](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/covid-19\/)\n\n- [NHS App](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-app\/)\n- [Find my NHS number](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/find-nhs-number\/)\n- [View your GP health record](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/gps\/view-your-gp-health-record\/)\n- [View your test results](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/view-your-test-results\/)\n- [About the NHS](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/about-the-nhs\/)\n- [Healthcare abroad](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/)\n\n- [Other NHS websites](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-sites\/)\n- [Profile editor login](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/profile-editor-login\/)\n\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/about-us\/)\n- [Report an issue with the NHS website](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website)\n- [Accessibility statement](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/accessibility-statement\/)\n- [Our policies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/)\n- [Cookies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/choose-your-cookie-settings\/)\n\n© Crown copyright","attrs_readable_markdown":"**Psychosis is when people lose some contact with reality. This might involve seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true (delusions). It may also involve confused (disordered) thinking and speaking.**\n\n## Symptoms of psychosis\nThe 3 main symptoms of psychosis are:\n\n- [hallucinations](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/feelings-and-symptoms\/hallucinations-hearing-voices\/) – where a person hears, sees and, in some cases, feels, smells or tastes things that do not exist outside their mind but can feel very real to the person affected by them; a common hallucination is hearing voices\n- delusions – where a person has strong beliefs that are not shared by others; a common delusion is someone believing there's a conspiracy to harm them\n- disordered thinking and speaking - a person's thoughts and ideas come very quickly, which can make their speech fast and confusing\n\nThe combination of hallucinations and delusional thinking can cause severe distress and a change in behaviour.\n\nExperiencing the symptoms of psychosis is often referred to as having a psychotic episode.\n\n## When to get medical advice\nYou should see a GP immediately if you're experiencing symptoms of psychosis.\n\nIt's important psychosis is treated as soon as possible, as early treatment can be more effective.\n\nThe GP may ask you some questions to help determine what's causing your psychosis.\n\nThey should also refer you to a mental health specialist for further assessment and treatment.\n\n[Find out more about diagnosing psychosis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/diagnosis\/)\n\n## Getting help for others\nIf you're concerned about someone you know, you could contact a GP for them.\n\nIf they're receiving support from a mental health service, you could contact their mental health worker.\n\nIf you think the person's symptoms are severe enough to require urgent treatment and could be placing them at possible risk, you can:\n\n- take them to the nearest [A\\&E](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\/find-an-accident-and-emergency-service\/), if they agree\n- call their GP or [local out-of-hours GP](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/nhs-services\/urgent-and-emergency-care\/nhs-out-of-hours-services\/)\n- call 999 and ask for an ambulance\n\nA number of [mental health helplines](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/nhs-voluntary-charity-services\/charity-and-voluntary-services\/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines\/) are also available that can offer expert advice.\n\n[Find out more about how to get help for others](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/psychosis\/diagnosis\/)\n\n## Causes of psychosis\nIt's sometimes possible to identify the cause of psychosis as a specific mental health condition, such as:\n\n- [schizophrenia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/schizophrenia\/overview\/) – a condition that causes a range of psychological symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions\n- [bipolar disorder](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/bipolar-disorder\/) – a mental health condition that affects mood; a person with bipolar disorder can have episodes of low mood [(depression)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/overview\/) and highs or elated mood (mania)\n- severe depression – some people with depression also have symptoms of psychosis when they're very depressed\n\nPsychosis can also be triggered by:\n\n- a traumatic experience\n- stress\n- [drug misuse](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/addiction-support\/drug-addiction-getting-help\/)\n- [alcohol misuse](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/alcohol-advice\/)\n- side effects of prescribed medicine\n- a physical condition, such as a [brain tumour](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/malignant-brain-tumour\/) or dementia\n- head injury\n- childbirth\n\nHow often a psychotic episode occurs and how long it lasts can depend on the underlying cause.\n\n## Treating psychosis\nTreatment for psychosis can depend on the cause, but usually involves a combination of\n\n- antipsychotic medicine – which can help relieve the symptoms of psychosis\n- talking therapies – the 1-to-1 talking therapy [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt\/) and family interventions (a form of therapy that may involve partners, family members and close friends) can be helpful\n- social support – support with social needs, such as education, employment or accommodation\n\nSome people are recommended to take antipsychotics on a long-term basis (and possibly for the rest of their lives). Other people may be able to gradually reduce their dosage and then stop taking them altogether if there is a marked improvement in symptoms.\n\nDo not stop suddenly taking any prescribed medicines as this could trigger a relapse of your symptoms.\n\nIf a person's psychotic episodes are severe, they may need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment.\n\n### Annual health checks\nIf you have a severe mental illness, you can have a physical check-up at your GP surgery once a year. These can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.\n\n[Find out more about annual health checks for people with severe mental health conditions](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/social-care-and-your-rights\/annual-health-check-smi\/)\n\n## Complications of psychosis\nPeople with a history of psychosis are more likely than others to have drug or [alcohol misuse](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/alcohol-misuse\/) problems, or both.\n\nSome people use these substances as a way of managing psychotic symptoms.\n\nBut alcohol or drug use can make psychotic symptoms worse or cause other problems.\n\n### Self-harm and suicide\nPeople with psychosis have a higher than average risk of [self-harm](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/self-harm\/getting-help\/) and [suicide](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/help-for-suicidal-thoughts\/).\n\nSee a GP if you're self-harming.\n\nYou can also call the [Samaritans](https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/how-we-can-help\/contact-samaritan\/), free of charge, on 116 123 for support.\n\nThe mental health charity [Mind](https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/information-support\/types-of-mental-health-problems\/self-harm\/#.Xfe6_jP7TD4) also has some useful information and advice.\n\nRead more about:\n\n- [getting help if you self-harm](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/self-harm\/why-people-self-harm\/)\n- [spotting the signs of self-harm in others](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/self-harm\/getting-help\/)\n\nIf you're feeling suicidal, you can:\n\n- call the [Samaritans](http:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/) support service on 116 123\n- go to [your nearest A\\&E](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/service-search\/find-an-accident-and-emergency-service\/) and tell the staff how you're feeling\n- contact [NHS 111](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/nhs-services\/urgent-and-emergency-care\/nhs-111\/)\n- speak to a friend, family member or someone you trust\n- make an urgent appointment to see a GP or your psychiatrist or care team\n\n[Read more about warning signs of suicide](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/feelings-symptoms-behaviours\/behaviours\/help-for-suicidal-thoughts\/)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Psychosis is when people lose some contact with reality. This might involve seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true (delusions). It may also involve confused (disordered) thinking and speaking. Symptoms of psychosis The 3 main symptoms of psychosis are: hallucinations – where a person hears, sees and, in some cases, feels, smells or tastes things that do not exist outside their mind but can feel very real to the person affected by them; a common hallucination is hearing voices delusions – where a person has strong beliefs that are not shared by others; a common delusion is someone believing there's a conspiracy to harm them disordered thinking and speaking - a person's thoughts and ideas come very quickly, which can make their speech fast and confusing The combination of hallucinations and delusional thinking can cause severe distress and a change in behaviour. Experiencing the symptoms of psychosis is often referred to as having a psychotic episode. When to get medical advice You should see a GP immediately if you're experiencing symptoms of psychosis. It's important psychosis is treated as soon as possible, as early treatment can be more effective. The GP may ask you some questions to help determine what's causing your psychosis. They should also refer you to a mental health specialist for further assessment and treatment. Find out more about diagnosing psychosis Getting help for others If you're concerned about someone you know, you could contact a GP for them. If they're receiving support from a mental health service, you could contact their mental health worker. If you think the person's symptoms are severe enough to require urgent treatment and could be placing them at possible risk, you can: take them to the nearest A&E , if they agree call their GP or local out-of-hours GP call 999 and ask for an ambulance A number of mental health helplines are also available that can offer expert advice. Find out more about how to get help for others Causes of psychosis It's sometimes possible to identify the cause of psychosis as a specific mental health condition, such as: schizophrenia – a condition that causes a range of psychological symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions bipolar disorder – a mental health condition that affects mood; a person with bipolar disorder can have episodes of low mood (depression) and highs or elated mood (mania) severe depression – some people with depression also have symptoms of psychosis when they're very depressed Psychosis can also be triggered by: a traumatic experience stress drug misuse alcohol misuse side effects of prescribed medicine a physical condition, such as a brain tumour or dementia head injury childbirth How often a psychotic episode occurs and how long it lasts can depend on the underlying cause. Treating psychosis Treatment for psychosis can depend on the cause, but usually involves a combination of antipsychotic medicine – which can help relieve the symptoms of psychosis talking therapies – the 1-to-1 talking therapy cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and family interventions (a form of therapy that may involve partners, family members and close friends) can be helpful social support – support with social needs, such as education, employment or accommodation Some people are recommended to take antipsychotics on a long-term basis (and possibly for the rest of their lives). Other people may be able to gradually reduce their dosage and then stop taking them altogether if there is a marked improvement in symptoms. Do not stop suddenly taking any prescribed medicines as this could trigger a relapse of your symptoms. If a person's psychotic episodes are severe, they may need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment. Annual health checks If you have a severe mental illness, you can have a physical check-up at your GP surgery once a year. These can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing. Find out more about annual health checks for people with severe mental health conditions Complications of psychosis People with a history of psychosis are more likely than others to have drug or alcohol misuse problems, or both. Some people use these substances as a way of managing psychotic symptoms. But alcohol or drug use can make psychotic symptoms worse or cause other problems. Self-harm and suicide People with psychosis have a higher than average risk of self-harm and suicide . See a GP if you're self-harming. You can also call the Samaritans , free of charge, on 116 123 for support. The mental health charity Mind also has some useful information and advice. Read more about: getting help if you self-harm spotting the signs of self-harm in others If you're feeling suicidal, you can: call the Samaritans support service on 116 123 go to your nearest A&E and tell the staff how you're feeling contact NHS 111 speak to a friend, family member or someone you trust make an urgent appointment to see a GP or your psychiatrist or care team Read more about warning signs of suicide
Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/overview/#maincontent) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - Browse More 1. [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) 2. [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) 3. [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) 4. [Mental health conditions](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/) 5. [Psychosis](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/) [Back to Psychosis](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/) # Overview - Psychosis Psychosis is when people lose some contact with reality. This might involve seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true (delusions). It may also involve confused (disordered) thinking and speaking. ## Symptoms of psychosis The 3 main symptoms of psychosis are: - [hallucinations](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/hallucinations-hearing-voices/) – where a person hears, sees and, in some cases, feels, smells or tastes things that do not exist outside their mind but can feel very real to the person affected by them; a common hallucination is hearing voices - delusions – where a person has strong beliefs that are not shared by others; a common delusion is someone believing there's a conspiracy to harm them - disordered thinking and speaking - a person's thoughts and ideas come very quickly, which can make their speech fast and confusing The combination of hallucinations and delusional thinking can cause severe distress and a change in behaviour. Experiencing the symptoms of psychosis is often referred to as having a psychotic episode. ## When to get medical advice You should see a GP immediately if you're experiencing symptoms of psychosis. It's important psychosis is treated as soon as possible, as early treatment can be more effective. The GP may ask you some questions to help determine what's causing your psychosis. They should also refer you to a mental health specialist for further assessment and treatment. [Find out more about diagnosing psychosis](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/diagnosis/) ## Getting help for others If you're concerned about someone you know, you could contact a GP for them. If they're receiving support from a mental health service, you could contact their mental health worker. If you think the person's symptoms are severe enough to require urgent treatment and could be placing them at possible risk, you can: - take them to the nearest [A\&E](https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-an-accident-and-emergency-service/), if they agree - call their GP or [local out-of-hours GP](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care/nhs-out-of-hours-services/) - call 999 and ask for an ambulance A number of [mental health helplines](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/) are also available that can offer expert advice. [Find out more about how to get help for others](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/diagnosis/) ## Causes of psychosis It's sometimes possible to identify the cause of psychosis as a specific mental health condition, such as: - [schizophrenia](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/overview/) – a condition that causes a range of psychological symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions - [bipolar disorder](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/bipolar-disorder/) – a mental health condition that affects mood; a person with bipolar disorder can have episodes of low mood [(depression)](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/) and highs or elated mood (mania) - severe depression – some people with depression also have symptoms of psychosis when they're very depressed Psychosis can also be triggered by: - a traumatic experience - stress - [drug misuse](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/) - [alcohol misuse](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/) - side effects of prescribed medicine - a physical condition, such as a [brain tumour](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malignant-brain-tumour/) or dementia - head injury - childbirth How often a psychotic episode occurs and how long it lasts can depend on the underlying cause. ## Treating psychosis Treatment for psychosis can depend on the cause, but usually involves a combination of - antipsychotic medicine – which can help relieve the symptoms of psychosis - talking therapies – the 1-to-1 talking therapy [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/) and family interventions (a form of therapy that may involve partners, family members and close friends) can be helpful - social support – support with social needs, such as education, employment or accommodation Some people are recommended to take antipsychotics on a long-term basis (and possibly for the rest of their lives). Other people may be able to gradually reduce their dosage and then stop taking them altogether if there is a marked improvement in symptoms. Do not stop suddenly taking any prescribed medicines as this could trigger a relapse of your symptoms. If a person's psychotic episodes are severe, they may need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment. ### Annual health checks If you have a severe mental illness, you can have a physical check-up at your GP surgery once a year. These can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing. [Find out more about annual health checks for people with severe mental health conditions](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/annual-health-check-smi/) ## Complications of psychosis People with a history of psychosis are more likely than others to have drug or [alcohol misuse](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-misuse/) problems, or both. Some people use these substances as a way of managing psychotic symptoms. But alcohol or drug use can make psychotic symptoms worse or cause other problems. ### Self-harm and suicide People with psychosis have a higher than average risk of [self-harm](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/self-harm/getting-help/) and [suicide](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/). See a GP if you're self-harming. You can also call the [Samaritans](https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/), free of charge, on 116 123 for support. The mental health charity [Mind](https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/#.Xfe6_jP7TD4) also has some useful information and advice. Read more about: - [getting help if you self-harm](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/self-harm/why-people-self-harm/) - [spotting the signs of self-harm in others](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/self-harm/getting-help/) If you're feeling suicidal, you can: - call the [Samaritans](http://www.samaritans.org/) support service on 116 123 - go to [your nearest A\&E](https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-an-accident-and-emergency-service/) and tell the staff how you're feeling - contact [NHS 111](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care/nhs-111/) - speak to a friend, family member or someone you trust - make an urgent appointment to see a GP or your psychiatrist or care team [Read more about warning signs of suicide](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/) ## More in [Psychosis](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/) - Overview - Psychosis - [Symptoms - Psychosis](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/symptoms/) - [Causes - Psychosis](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/causes/) - [Diagnosis - Psychosis](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/diagnosis/) - [Treatment - Psychosis](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/treatment/) Page last reviewed: 5 September 2023 Next review due: 5 September 2026 ## Support links - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [COVID-19](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/) - [NHS App](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/) - [Find my NHS number](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/) - [View your GP health record](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record/) - [View your test results](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/view-your-test-results/) - [About the NHS](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/) - [Healthcare abroad](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/) - [Other NHS websites](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-sites/) - [Profile editor login](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/profile-editor-login/) - [About us](https://www.nhs.uk/about-us/) - [Report an issue with the NHS website](https://www.nhs.uk/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website) - [Accessibility statement](https://www.nhs.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Our policies](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/) - [Cookies](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/choose-your-cookie-settings/) © Crown copyright
Readable Markdown	Psychosis is when people lose some contact with reality. This might involve seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true (delusions). It may also involve confused (disordered) thinking and speaking. ## Symptoms of psychosis The 3 main symptoms of psychosis are: - [hallucinations](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/hallucinations-hearing-voices/) – where a person hears, sees and, in some cases, feels, smells or tastes things that do not exist outside their mind but can feel very real to the person affected by them; a common hallucination is hearing voices - delusions – where a person has strong beliefs that are not shared by others; a common delusion is someone believing there's a conspiracy to harm them - disordered thinking and speaking - a person's thoughts and ideas come very quickly, which can make their speech fast and confusing The combination of hallucinations and delusional thinking can cause severe distress and a change in behaviour. Experiencing the symptoms of psychosis is often referred to as having a psychotic episode. ## When to get medical advice You should see a GP immediately if you're experiencing symptoms of psychosis. It's important psychosis is treated as soon as possible, as early treatment can be more effective. The GP may ask you some questions to help determine what's causing your psychosis. They should also refer you to a mental health specialist for further assessment and treatment. [Find out more about diagnosing psychosis](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/diagnosis/) ## Getting help for others If you're concerned about someone you know, you could contact a GP for them. If they're receiving support from a mental health service, you could contact their mental health worker. If you think the person's symptoms are severe enough to require urgent treatment and could be placing them at possible risk, you can: - take them to the nearest [A\&E](https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-an-accident-and-emergency-service/), if they agree - call their GP or [local out-of-hours GP](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care/nhs-out-of-hours-services/) - call 999 and ask for an ambulance A number of [mental health helplines](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/) are also available that can offer expert advice. [Find out more about how to get help for others](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/diagnosis/) ## Causes of psychosis It's sometimes possible to identify the cause of psychosis as a specific mental health condition, such as: - [schizophrenia](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/overview/) – a condition that causes a range of psychological symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions - [bipolar disorder](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/bipolar-disorder/) – a mental health condition that affects mood; a person with bipolar disorder can have episodes of low mood [(depression)](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/) and highs or elated mood (mania) - severe depression – some people with depression also have symptoms of psychosis when they're very depressed Psychosis can also be triggered by: - a traumatic experience - stress - [drug misuse](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/) - [alcohol misuse](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/) - side effects of prescribed medicine - a physical condition, such as a [brain tumour](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malignant-brain-tumour/) or dementia - head injury - childbirth How often a psychotic episode occurs and how long it lasts can depend on the underlying cause. ## Treating psychosis Treatment for psychosis can depend on the cause, but usually involves a combination of - antipsychotic medicine – which can help relieve the symptoms of psychosis - talking therapies – the 1-to-1 talking therapy [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/) and family interventions (a form of therapy that may involve partners, family members and close friends) can be helpful - social support – support with social needs, such as education, employment or accommodation Some people are recommended to take antipsychotics on a long-term basis (and possibly for the rest of their lives). Other people may be able to gradually reduce their dosage and then stop taking them altogether if there is a marked improvement in symptoms. Do not stop suddenly taking any prescribed medicines as this could trigger a relapse of your symptoms. If a person's psychotic episodes are severe, they may need to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment. ### Annual health checks If you have a severe mental illness, you can have a physical check-up at your GP surgery once a year. These can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing. [Find out more about annual health checks for people with severe mental health conditions](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/annual-health-check-smi/) ## Complications of psychosis People with a history of psychosis are more likely than others to have drug or [alcohol misuse](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-misuse/) problems, or both. Some people use these substances as a way of managing psychotic symptoms. But alcohol or drug use can make psychotic symptoms worse or cause other problems. ### Self-harm and suicide People with psychosis have a higher than average risk of [self-harm](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/self-harm/getting-help/) and [suicide](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/). See a GP if you're self-harming. You can also call the [Samaritans](https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/), free of charge, on 116 123 for support. The mental health charity [Mind](https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/#.Xfe6_jP7TD4) also has some useful information and advice. Read more about: - [getting help if you self-harm](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/self-harm/why-people-self-harm/) - [spotting the signs of self-harm in others](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/self-harm/getting-help/) If you're feeling suicidal, you can: - call the [Samaritans](http://www.samaritans.org/) support service on 116 123 - go to [your nearest A\&E](https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-an-accident-and-emergency-service/) and tell the staff how you're feeling - contact [NHS 111](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care/nhs-111/) - speak to a friend, family member or someone you trust - make an urgent appointment to see a GP or your psychiatrist or care team [Read more about warning signs of suicide](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/)
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