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What are some causes of psychosis and how is it treated?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Psychosis: Psychosis may be caused by drug intoxication, it can occur with mood disorders (severe major depression, mania), psychotic disorders (like schizophrenia, shizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder etc) or as the result of physical conditions. It is often treated with atypical antipsychotic medications or neuroleptic medications.

Answered 10/24/2017

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