Diagnosis The diagnosis of a psychosis does not initially require any apparative medicine but is a purely clinical diagnosis and is made on the basis of the patient’s behavior and symptoms. Once the diagnosis has been made, however, further diagnostics must be carried out to narrow down the possible causes of the psychosis. In order … Diagnosis | Psychosis
Duration The duration of a psychosis varies greatly and depends, among other things, on the triggering cause. In addition, the time of the beginning of treatment plays an important role. The faster a drug therapy is initiated, the better a psychosis can be contained. Psychoses can last for a few days, but untreated they can … Duration | Psychosis
When may one be committed in case of psychosis? In technical jargon, forced admission is called accommodation under the Mental Health Act, often also referred to as PsychKG. In Germany, a person cannot usually be taken to an institution against his or her will or held there, as this is considered to be deprivation of … When may one be committed in case of psychosis? | Psychosis
Delusions or paranoia are when a person perceives threats that are not real. Usually, delusions occur in the context of psychosis. The reason for this is a disturbed brain metabolism. What are delusions? Delusions are characterized by people assuming threats of some kind, which, however, do not exist in reality, but, so to speak, “only … Delusions (Paranoia): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
