What is psychosis?

Psychosis is a mental health problem that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them.

Symptoms and signs include:

Hallucinations

Hallucinations

Hearing, seeing, tasting, or smelling things that are not there

Delusions

Delusions

Believing in things that are not true, and may be impossible

Thought Disorder

Thought Disorder

Trouble putting thoughts in order or keeping track of usual tasks

Cognitive Difficulties

Increased Distractibility

Decline in cognitive abilities including memory and attention

Withdrawal

Withdrawal

Distancing oneself from people or previously enjoyable activities


Who are we?

MindMap is a public education campaign hosted by the Program for Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP). This program provides a comprehensive team based model of care for young patients and their families, and is also engaged in research, education and mental health policy initiatives.