Information about Psychosis

You are eligible for the NORTH research study because you reported symptoms that are associated with an increased risk of experience of episodes of psychosis. Psychosis varies from person-to-person, but commonly involves hallucinations as well as odd, confusing, or distressing thoughts that are not shared by others in one’s environment. You also might experience difficulties with thinking, concentrating or remembering things, depression, anxiety, or difficulties with sleep.

NOTE: You are not being evaluated for a specific mental disorder as a part of this study. The best way to determine your specific diagnosis is a full evaluation from a licensed medical or psychiatric provider.

If you are curious about learning more about psychosis, you should explore the following links below:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is a grassroots organization of people with lived experience, family members, clinicians, and advocates aiming to improve the lives of people experiencing mental illness.

Mental Health America (MHA)
MHA is the nation’s oldest advocacy organization and is dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing symptoms of mental illness and their families.

National Institute of Mental Health

If you are curious about learning more about psychosis, you should explore the following links below:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NAMI is a grassroots organization of people with lived experience, family members, clinicians, and advocates aiming to improve the lives of people experiencing mental illness.

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Psychosis | NAMI.

The NAMI Psychosis page provides information about symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments. ​

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​Young Adults | NAMI.

This page provides information about recognizing mental health symptoms, how to seek help, insurance, and talking about your mental health symptoms.

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Mental Health Conditions | NAMI.

This page provides an overview of common mental health conditions, with links to learn more.

Mental Health America (MHA) MHA is the nation’s oldest advocacy organization and is dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing symptoms of mental illness and their families.

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Psychosis Information and Support | MHA.

​This MHA page on psychosis provides answers to questions like, “What is Psychosis,” “Do I have to take meds?” and “Who can I talk to about my psychosis?”

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Mental Health Conditions | MHA.

This page is a hub for links to information pages on MHA's website on common mental health conditions.

National Institute of Mental Health​

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Understanding Psychosis.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has information on psychosis, a glossary of terms related to psychosis, a video library, and links to other resources.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is a grassroots organization of people with lived experience, family members, clinicians, and advocates aiming to improve the lives of people experiencing mental illness.

The NAMI Psychosis page provides information about symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments.

Young Adults | NAMI.

Mental Health America (MHA)
MHA is the nation’s oldest advocacy organization and is dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing symptoms of mental illness and their families.

This MHA page on psychosis provides answers to questions like, “What is Psychosis,” “Do I have to take meds?” and “Who can I talk to about my psychosis?”

National Institute of Mental Health