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
Harm reduction: Toward the Heart
Services
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Acute and Short-Term Crisis Intervention
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Acute Home-Based Treatment (AHBT)
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Adult Mental Health Teams
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BC Psychosis Program
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Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Programs
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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
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Family Support and Involvement Program
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Mental Health and Substance Use Outpatient Services
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Mental health and substance use supported housing
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Mood Disorders Clinic
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Neuropsychiatry Program
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Psychiatric Crisis & Emergency Services
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Psychiatric Inpatient Services
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Psychiatry Consultation Clinic
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Steps Services
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Suicide Attempt, Follow-up, Education & Research (S.A.F.E.R.)
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Transitions Program
Symptoms
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
Getting help
Talk to your primary care family physician or nurse practitioner or talk to intake services in your community of care.
Resources
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BC Schizophrenia Society
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Canadian Mental Health Association
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HealthLink BC
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