Youth who are going to develop psychosis can be identified before their illness becomes full-blown 35 percent of the time if they meet widely accepted criteria for risk, but that figure rises to 65 to 80 percent if they have certain combinations of risk factors, the largest study of its kind has shown.
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Below are links to some selected psychosis resources on this site. There are lots more. Please check out the information section for other resources, or click this link for a listing of all pages on this site containing the word ‘psychosis’.
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Psychotic Illness can be Predicted in up to 80% of High-Risk Youth
Marijuana use increases risk for psychosis by 40%
An article by Theresa H.M. Moore, MSc, from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, and colleagues was published in the July 28 issue of The Lancet. Moore compared the results of several research studies that followed people over a period of time (systematic review of longitudinal studies). She found that there is enough new evidence that the use of cannabis (marijuana) increases the risk for later psychotic illness by roughly 40%.
Reach Out - Video for High School Students - dialup internet version
This video tells the story of Todd, a young man becoming ill with psychosis, and his friend who figures out what’s wrong and helps him get help. Also accompanying teacher’s manual.
When your brother or sister is sick with psychosis - for children
Fact sheet for young children in pdf format
Early Psychosis Online Booklet
An online booklet for family, teachers, and friends that looks at the causes, symptoms and treatments of psychosis.
Understanding Psychosis - a booklet for children
A booklet in pdf format designed to be printed on letter sized paper and folded.
Early Psychosis Intervention
Information on the importance of early psychosis intervention and treatment.
How to Help Recovery from Psychosis - What Family and Friends Need to Know
How to help a loved one when they return home from the hospital.
What’s Going On with Me? - a fact sheet on psychosis
an evidence based fact sheet in pdf format for persons experiencing symptoms.
What is Psychosis?
Fact sheet in pdf format. A good general audience introduction to psychosis.
Psychosis Symptoms and What to Do
This 4 page fact sheet in pdf format gives helpful tips for families and friends on how to handle psychosis symptoms.
Psychosis and Mood
Information for persons with mood disorders on psychosis symptoms that sometimes happen.
Crystal Meth and Psychosis
This fact sheet looks at the connection between psychosis and the use of Crystal Methamphetamine.
Steps For Working With Delusions
Steps for working with delusions.
Stages of Hallucinations
Some information on working with hallucinations.
Early Psychosis - Discover the Facts Brochure
A fact sheet on recognizing the warning signs of psychosis.
Early Psychosis Care Guide
A guide for professionals that looks at early psychosis intervention and treatment.