Hope beyond mental health blog 158

How to Respond Compassionately to Signs of Psychosis

Psychosis can be frightening to witness, especially when it appears in someone you love. A parent may hear their adult son insist that neighbors are broadcasting messages through the walls. A partner may watch someone who has always seemed grounded become suspicious, sleepless, and convinced they are being followed. A close friend may suddenly stop making sense, withdraw from everyone, or react to things no one else can see or hear. In those moments, people often search