1st Step Early Psychosis Intervention Program

What is Psychosis?

• The word "psychosis" is used to describe a medical condition that affects the mind, in which there has been some loss of contact with reality
• Psychosis affects an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
• The experience of psychosis varies greatly from person to person, so that individuals experiencing psychosis may have very different symptoms
• It is a common medical condition that affects 3% of the population
• It affects males and females equally
• It can be effectively treated
• Psychosis tends to emerge during adolescence and young adulthood
• A first episode of psychosis is often frightening, confusing and distressing for the individual and upsetting for their family and friends