Schizophrenia
What is schizophrenia? It’s thought that some people are more prone to schizophrenia than others. It tends to appear when triggered by factors like extreme stress. Symptoms include: Hallucinations –...
View ArticleParanoia
What is paranoia? Paranoia is where you’re convinced people are ‘out to get you’ in some way. Whether that’s by spreading rumours about you, trying to physically hurt you, or by conning you out of...
View ArticlePsychosis
What is psychosis? Psychosis is experiencing or believing things that other people don’t. Though psychosis isn’t a mental health condition in itself, it can be associated with bi-polar or...
View ArticleGoing to see your GP about a mental health problem
When should I go and see my GP? “You can go and see your GP any time that you feel you need help with anything,” says Dr Ranj Singh, an NHS doctor. This includes your brain, as well as your body. So if...
View ArticleIs schizophrenia genetic?
It sounds like you are worried that because people in your family have had schizophrenia, you may develop it too. Understandably this must be concerning for you, hopefully having a little more...
View ArticleCannabis gave me derealisation
The first time I experienced derealisation was the most frightened I have ever been in my life. It happened when I was 18 in my first year at university after smoking some very strong Marijuana...
View ArticleHelp! I’m hearing voices
In pop culture if a movie character sees or hears things others don’t they’re usually seen as mentally unstable, dangerous, laughable and avoided at all costs. Depictions of hearing voices on the...
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