Psychoses Definition & Meaning

Examples of psychosis in a Sentence

The patient suffers from some kind of psychosis.

Recent Examples on the Web Within a few days, the men were exhibiting the kind of paranoia and psychosis that is a typical symptom of sleep deprivation. — Emilia Benton, Men's Health, 28 July 2022 The high-potency cannabis that is now widely available may raise the risk of both psychosis and addiction, a report published Monday in The Lancet Psychiatry finds. — Linda Carroll, NBC News, 26 July 2022 In December 2020, King spotted Felix Graciani, 35, camping on Malibu beach and in a state of psychosis. — Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022 Based on the memoir by Susannah Cahalan, this movie follows a young reporter who searches for a reason behind her seizures, psychosis and memory loss. — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022 Meantime, Roberts’ Sara is troubled with postpartum psychosis and a cranky baby who refuses to nurse, while her workaholic husband Alex (Gallagher) is busy trying to build his veterinary practice in their new town. — Angela Dawson, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Attributing school shootings to mental illness, meanwhile, increases the stigma around such conditions, which include depression, schizophrenia and psychosis, according to experts. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2022 Inspired in part by his brother’s lifelong struggle with mental health, Bergner follows three individuals, who variously experience overwhelming depression, anxiety and other kinds of distress, including symptoms of psychosis. — New York Times, 9 May 2022 Norwood also struggles with psychosis and depression. — Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2022 See More

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