Psychosis and thought disorders

Specialized treatment for patients with delusions, hallucinations and other serious symptoms when other treatments have not met their needs.

Need help immediately?

If there is a life-threatening safety concern, please call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.

Suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-784-2433

BC Crisis Line: 604-310-6789

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Indigenous Crisis and Support Line - KUU-US Crisis Support Line: 1-800-588-8717

Symptoms of psychosis may include:

Delusions- strong belief in something not true
Hallucinations- experiences through senses (see, hear, touch, taste, and smell) that is not true and cannot be observed by others
Disorganized thinking and speech- hard to keep thoughts in order and focused
Negative symptoms- lack of interest in activities or social interactions, lack of emotions

Talk to your primary care family physician or nurse practitioner or talk to intake services in your community of care.