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Psychosis   

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Alternative names:

Psychotic

Definition:

A general term referring to a loss of contact with reality.

Causes and Risks

Psychosis is a severe mental condition characterized by a loss of contact with reality. Neurosis is a similar condition but is more a function of a conflict in desires, not reality.

Psychotic illnesses have a physical or emotional cause. They include such disorders as:

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