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Warning Signs

Is my loved one exhibiting signs of psychosis?

• Is your loved one having a hard time concentrating or following the flow of conversation?
• Is he/she having trouble forming coherent sentences or experiencing memory loss?
• Does your loved one believe things that are not true, and no amount of logical argument will dissuade him or her from these delusions?
• Is your loved one seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling or tasting things that are not actually there?
• Has your loved one started to act cut off from others?
• Does your loved one feel like things are moving in slow motion, feel unusually excited, depressed, or unemotional?
• Have you noticed dramatic changes in behavior, such as a newly heightened activity or lethargy?
• Does your loved one laugh inappropriately or become angry or upset without apparent cause?

If you can answer yes to several of the above questions, your loved one may be experiencing the onset of psychosis,(link to psychosis defin in FAQ) and may be eligible for services through the PREP program.

For many years, people believed mental health conditions such as psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophreniform disorder were only treatable through heavy medication. But recent research has shown that these conditions can also be treated effectively with specific forms of therapy and cognitive training, and that symptoms can be reduced, managed, and even eliminated! PREP offers the most effective treatment available within a respectful, inclusive approach that supports the individual and the family throughout the process.

Do not delay in seeking help.
Research shows that prompt, high-quality treatment produces better outcomes. Recovery is real, but early identification and treatment is important. Please don’t let fear stand in the way of getting help for your loved one.
Call the PREP advice line and find out more: (415) 476-7279. It’s free and confidential!