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Psychosis
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This article provides general information and education. It does not provide individual advice or replace assessment, diagnosis or care from a qualified professional. The information is not exhaustive and should be understood in its cultural and local context.
About the source and review
Adapted and abridged from educational manuscripts by Bineta Gueye Thiam. Current public sources were checked on 13 October 2026 for this web edition. These editorial checks are not an independent clinical review; no clinical reviewer is claimed for this edition.
Psychosis describes experiences that affect a person’s contact with reality, such as hallucinations or fixed beliefs that persist despite evidence contradicting them. It is not synonymous with schizophrenia or dissociative identity disorder.
The source manuscript describes experiences that can occur in different circumstances. Mental health conditions, physical illness, medicines or substances may be involved. A qualified professional should assess possible causes. New psychotic experiences need prompt assessment; sudden confusion or immediate danger needs urgent medical help.
Care depends on the cause and the person’s needs. Support can include medical care, psychological help and practical assistance. Listening calmly and helping someone access care can be valuable.
Further reading
Public information for context. These links do not imply endorsement or confirm that a service is available in Senegal.
- Understanding Psychosis
Creator / organisation: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Resource language: EN · Links checked: 2026-10-13
- Troubles psychotiques (psychose, schizophrénie, délire psychotique, trouble schizoaffectif, etc.)
Creator / organisation: Gouvernement du Québec
Resource language: FR · Links checked: 2026-10-13