Show Notes
Understanding psychosis can feel overwhelming, but separating myths from facts helps remove the fear. In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton breaks down what psychosis actually is, how delusions and hallucinations develop, and what recovery looks like.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Psychosis and Common Misconceptions
01:47 Does Having Psychosis Mean You Have Schizophrenia?
07:07 What Does Psychosis Actually Look Like? (Hallucinations & Delusions)
14:09 Breaking Down the DSM Criteria for Schizophrenia
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19:30 Hearing Your Name vs. Experiencing Real Psychosis
24:12 Grief-Induced Perceptions vs. Psychotic Episodes
27:56 What Is the Brain Doing During a Delusion?
39:59 Can Sleep Deprivation, Stress, or Drugs Cause Psychosis?
48:26 Memory Gaps and Trauma Memories During Psychosis
56:15 How to Respond to Someone Experiencing Paranoia
58:34 Is Violence Common in Psychosis? (Media vs. Reality)
01:00:52 How to Help Someone Who Lacks Insight Into Their Illness
01:03:30 Full Recovery, Early Intervention, and Managing Relapse Fear
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