Myth Busters
• It’s NOT like in the movies, psychosis doesn’t mean you’re “psycho”.
• It CAN happen to you. 3 in 100 Canadians will have psychosis at some time in their life.
• You CAN’T “catch” Psychosis from someone else.
• If someone has psychosis, it doesn’t mean they will do bad things or that they are bad people.
• You CAN live a normal life with psychosis
More Myths About PsychosisIt’s true
New studies have linked drug and alcohol use to psychosis and other mental health issues.
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The first step is understanding what Psychosis is and that it is treatable. Treatment often involves medication, monitoring symptoms, managing stress and creating a supportive network.
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