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1027-How to Support Someone with Psychosis_ 5 Tips

1027-How to Support Someone with Psychosis_ 5 Tips

Update: 2024-12-03
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1. Understanding Psychotic Symptoms



  • Psychosis Definition: Includes hallucinations (seeing/hearing things not present) and delusions (firmly held false beliefs).


  • Associated Disorders: Present in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and more.

2. Common Triggers and Causes of Psychotic Episodes



  • Stress: A major factor that can trigger or exacerbate symptoms.


  • Medication Compliance: Non-adherence or imbalance can lead to breakthrough symptoms.


  • Physical Conditions: Conditions like diabetes, sleep deprivation, and traumatic brain injuries may contribute to psychosis.

3. Strategies to Support Someone with Psychosis



  • Create a Safe Environment: Focus on safety and security rather than challenging their reality.


  • Reduce Stress: Identify and mitigate stressors (emotional, physical, or environmental).


  • Develop an Emergency Plan: Be prepared with a relapse or prodromal symptom plan.

4. Managing Symptoms in Acute Episodes



  • Join Their Reality: Instead of arguing, acknowledge their experience and work on creating a sense of safety.


  • Behavioral Observations: Examine behavior as a form of communication to understand underlying needs.

5. Long-Term Interventions



  • CBT for Psychosis (CBTp): Effective in residual symptoms or remission but not during acute episodes.


  • Motivation and Scaffolding: Help individuals develop motivation for self-care tasks using step-by-step guidance and rewards.


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1027-How to Support Someone with Psychosis_ 5 Tips

1027-How to Support Someone with Psychosis_ 5 Tips

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes