Psychotic Break Disorder by Ada Hollowell https://padlet.com/1697751/rvc9dx0wdvth Made with love and support :) en-us 2019-04-17 02:00:54 UTC 2019-04-18 18:46:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f61f.png What is a Psychotic Break 1697751 https://padlet.com/1697751/rvc9dx0wdvth/wish/352176197 A psychotic break is a disruption to a persons thoughts and perceptions that make it difficult to recognize what is real and what is not. 
Hearing or seeing things that no one else does.
Altered strongly held belief systems.
Alters ones personality.

 ]]> 2019-04-17 02:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/1697751/rvc9dx0wdvth/wish/352176197 Early Symptoms of Psychosis 1697751 https://padlet.com/1697751/rvc9dx0wdvth/wish/352176865 -a worrisome drop in grades
-a decline in personal hygiene
-spending an unusual amount time alone
-uneasiness with others 
-trouble thinking clearly 
-inappropriate or lack of emotion
-Persistent, unusual thoughts or beliefs that can't be set aside.]]> 2019-04-17 02:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/1697751/rvc9dx0wdvth/wish/352176865 Interesting facts about this disorder 1697751 https://padlet.com/1697751/rvc9dx0wdvth/wish/352178587 -approximately 100,000 young people experience psychosis each year.
-as many as 3% of people will have a psychotic episode in their lifetime.
-Psychosis is not an illness it is a symptom. 
-Many high functioning people suffer from some form of psychosis. ]]> 2019-04-17 02:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/1697751/rvc9dx0wdvth/wish/352178587 How to help someone suffering from Psychosis 1697751 https://padlet.com/1697751/rvc9dx0wdvth/wish/352181649 -Let them know you're concerned 
-Help them make an appointment with a professional 
-Don't panic or overreact instead listen and offer support 
-Speak slowly and simply 
-Do not offer diagnosis leave that to the profession]]> 2019-04-17 02:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/1697751/rvc9dx0wdvth/wish/352181649 Organizations that offer help for people suffering from mental disorders 1697751 https://padlet.com/1697751/rvc9dx0wdvth/wish/352182739 -National Institute of Mental Health.
-MentalHealth.gov can offer help in finding local organizations.
-Dawson's Place can offer resources, counseling, support  and is located in downtown Everett.
-Mental Health America is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those living with mental illness. 
-Compass Health in downtown Everett has a crisis line 
1-800-584-3578

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