Psychosis and schizophrenia

Hallucinations and delusions
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If you hear voices, here are some empowering ways to respond
Hearing voices isn’t always a problem – but if they’re stressful or frightening, it is possible to regain a sense of control
by Mark Hayward

Trauma and PTSD
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The shadows cast by childhood abuse and neglect are not the same
Unravelling the pathways from different forms of childhood maltreatment to mental illness could lead to better treatments
by Anne Alkema & Marco Boks

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

Psychosis and schizophrenia
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Rubber hand illusions shed new light on our bodily sense of self
Testing the illusions on those who have entered altered states offers clues about the experience of being in control
by Shayla Love

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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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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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

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