A brief psychotic disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by sudden and temporary periods of psychotic behavior, such as delusions, hallucinations, and confusion. Symptoms can endure for ...

Geriatrics and Aging. 2007;10(4):241-245. Use of community resources may prolong care of individuals with dementia at home. The Alzheimer's Association can provide information and support. Day care ...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Long before police found 78-year-old Millicent Williams’ body, she complained to DeKalb County officials that her grandson was mentally ill. Now, he may not stand trial in her ...

Psychotic-like experiences, such as suspiciousness and unusual thoughts, are common among adolescents who are referred to adolescent psychiatric care. The symptoms are often associated with depression ...

In a vivid example of the power of basic research, a team of researchers has performed the first analysis of the relationship between psychosis and alterations in a vital structural feature of the ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Psychosis occurs when someone experiences a loss of contact with reality. This happens when a person's thoughts and perceptions become distorted, making it ...

A new study of young persons at clinical high-risk of developing psychosis has identified measures of violence potential that may be useful in predicting both the increased risk of future violent ...