 After a violent incident we regularly engage in a discussion about mental health. Mental health is often discussed on the media afterward, as if a mental health condition has caused the violence. On the contrary, persons who are suffering from a mental health condition are frequently more introverted and are more likely to negative self-coping skills (i.e. drug use, self-harm, avoid interactions, etc.) than they are to be violent.
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 There's many misconceptions about persons with Psychosis. Psychosis is when the individual is disconnected from reality. For instance, they may believe that they are meant to protect the world. However, it does not mean that they have Schizophrenia. In fact, all persons on the Schizophrenia spectrum have psychosis but not all persons in psychosis have Schizophrenia. Psychosis can also be caused by other diagnosis, medical conditions, or drug use.
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About The Author: Megan Bowling, M.A., LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. She has been in the mental health field for more than ten years. Megan's specialties include: anxiety, trauma, life changes, mood, relationships, and school challenges.
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