What Are Some Signs of Early or First Episode Psychosis?

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According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), there are signs and symptoms that may strongly indicate an episode of psychosis:

  • Hearing, seeing, tasting, or believing things that others don’t
  • Persistent, unusual thoughts or beliefs that can’t be set aside regardless of what others believe
  • Strong and inappropriate emotions or no emotions at all
  • Withdrawing from family or friends
  • A sudden decline in self-care
  • Trouble thinking clearly or concentrating

According to NAMI, these signs may point to a person’s deteriorating health, and a physical and neurological evaluation can help determine the problem. If the psychosis is a symptom of a mental health condition, early treatment, especially during the first episode, leads to the best outcomes.

Saber Psychiatry evaluates and treatspsychiatric disorders in children, adolescents, and adults in Franklin, Tennessee. For the past 17 years, Dr. Moturi of Saber Psychiatry has carefully cultivated treatment algorithms for medication to achieve the most favorable outcomes for children and adults requiring psychiatric care.

We use a client-centered approach to psychiatric care and treatment. If you or a loved one is struggling with their mental health, we can help. Saber Psychiatry is currently accepting new patients ages 2 to 65. Call our offices at 615.678.7839 to schedule an appointment.

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