Psychosis and schizophrenia
Thinking and intelligence
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When the human tendency to detect patterns goes too far
‘Apophenia’ is reflected in pleasant and troubling experiences alike – from seeing faces in clouds to conspiracy beliefs
by Shayla Love
Psychosis and schizophrenia
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Psychosis can be a personal hell. It can also inspire growth
From a new sense of purpose to improved relationships, there are hopeful signs of post-traumatic growth after psychosis
by Gerald Jordan, Robyn Thomas & Veenu Gupta
Fear and phobia
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How to handle paranoid thoughts
Feel like you’re being watched, judged or talked about? These exercises will help you assess the situation and calm your mind
by Antonella Trotta
Therapeutic relationships
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What my patient with paranoia taught me about fear and humanity
John was a paranoid patient who sat in my therapy room and scared me – until I realised I was not without paranoia myself
by Patricia Steckler
Psychosis and schizophrenia
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Love can fuel the deep empathy needed to understand psychosis
Dedicated carers search for shared mooring points of understanding to help them connect with their loved ones with psychosis
by Zoë Boden-Stuart
Psychosis and schizophrenia
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How to support a loved one through psychosis
Navigating disruptions in shared reality can be distressing. The way forward isn’t intuitive but is powerfully effective
by Akansha Vaswani-Bye
Psychosis and schizophrenia
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People with psychosis can heal by rebuilding their life stories
The narrative identities of people with schizophrenia reveal its profound disruption – but also the potential for growth
by Henry R Cowan
Altered states
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Immersive art opens a window on the mystery of other minds
Immersive art lets us safely explore the altered minds of others, changing how we view ourselves and humanity in general
by Joe Barnby