what is the definition of the diagnosis of psychosis?
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Psychosis: Any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted
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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).
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Psychosis is a severe mental condition characterized by a loss of contact with reality.
Psychosis Diagnosis & Tests
Psychological evaluation and testing helps to pinpoint the exact diagnosis related to the psychosis.
Laboratory or radiological testing is usually not helpful. However, sometimes such tests can help to pinpoint the exact diagnosis. This may include:
MRI of the brain
tests for syphilis
drug screens
Other Answers:
A severe mental disorder, with or without organic damage, characterized by derangement of personality and loss of contact with reality and causing deterioration of normal social functioning.
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