Psychosis and schizophrenia
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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