Woman kicked in the face by police says she was in a fit: 'All to defend myself'
A woman in São Vicente, Brazil, claims she was kicked in the face by a police officer during a psychotic episode, asserting she does not remember the incident.
Patient threatens nurses and breaks objects at HPS in Juiz de Fora
A 46-year-old patient experienced a psychotic episode, threatening nurses and damaging property at the Juiz de Fora Emergency Hospital.
Police officer who killed man during psychotic outbreak in RS acted in self-defense and will not be indicted, investigations indicate
Investigation concludes that a policeman acted in self-defense when he killed Paulo José Chaves dos Santos, who was in a psychotic episode, indicating no charges will be filed against him.
VIDEO: Man is arrested with sword, knives, and even a crossbow in downtown Pouso Alegre, MG
A man was arrested in Pouso Alegre, Brazil, after being found with a sword, knives, and a crossbow, exhibiting signs of a psychotic episode.
Man goes into psychotic episode, takes doctor hostage and threatens her with a pen in UPA of Várzea Paulista
A man was arrested after taking a doctor hostage and threatening her with a pen at a healthcare facility in Várzea Paulista, Brazil, while experiencing a psychotic episode.
Eirini Mourtzoukou: Killed with full awareness - The report from the psychiatrists
Psychiatrists concluded that Eirini Mourtzoukou was mentally stable when she murdered her five children, indicating she acted with full awareness and was not suffering from any psychotic disorder.
LIVE: Psychotic Disorders in Children and Adolescents
A public online discussion addressing psychotic disorders in children and adolescents is scheduled during Latvia's Mental Health Week.
VIDEO: Psychotic Disorders in Children and Adolescents
The article discusses psychotic disorders in children and adolescents, highlighting their recognition, treatment options, and a dedicated mental health awareness week in Latvia.
Officer ‘didn’t have time’ to turn on body-worn camera before shooting Sydney man having psychotic episode, inquest hears
An inquest revealed that a police officer fatally shot a Sydney man who was experiencing a psychotic episode but did not activate his body camera before the incident.
Würzburg: After Knife Attack on Jehovah's Witnesses: No Indications of Psychosis
Following a knife attack on Jehovah's Witnesses in Würzburg, authorities found no evidence suggesting the suspect acted under the influence of drugs or was experiencing a psychotic episode.
Wheelchair user thrown from building by man in psychotic episode was para-athlete from MS and buried as a homeless person: 'Family without answers,' says cousin
A para-athlete from Mato Grosso do Sul, Maycon Douglas de Jesus Almiron, was tragically thrown from a building in Boa Viagem, Recife, by a man who was experiencing a psychotic episode, and was later buried as a homeless person, leaving his family searching for answers.
Teen who stabbed Sydney bishop may have been psychotic at time, court hears
A teenager diagnosed with schizophrenia is being assessed for his mental state during the stabbing of a Sydney bishop, which is considered an alleged terrorist attack.
The death of Henry at the hands of a police officer in A Coruña: he received five shots during a psychotic episode
Henry Carbonell was shot five times by a police officer during a psychotic episode in A Coruña, leading his mother to criticize the court's decision to exonerate the officer on grounds of self-defense.
Increase in Psychotic Disorders Among Youth Born in Early 2000s
A recent study reveals a notable rise in psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, among youth born around the turn of the millennium, compared to previous generations, based on data from Ontario, Canada.
Psychotic 29-year-old man placed after choking death
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to indefinite placement for the murder of a 24-year-old woman in Djursland last year, as ruled by the Randers court.
29-year-old man placed after strangulation murder: Was psychotic
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to indefinite institutionalization for the strangulation murder of a 24-year-old woman last year in Djursland, as ruled by the Randers Court.
I was arrested at Stansted trying to escape Satan, and finally got diagnosis
A young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 22 shares her experience of a psychotic episode and arrest to raise awareness about mental health.
Increase in psychotic disorders in younger generations finds new study
A new study reveals a 60% increase in the annual incidence of psychotic disorders among individuals aged 14 to 20 from 1997 to 2023, with younger generations being diagnosed more frequently and at an earlier age compared to previous generations.
Can AI chatbots trigger psychosis in vulnerable people?
Mental health experts warn that emotionally charged interactions with AI chatbots may exacerbate psychotic symptoms in vulnerable individuals, although they do not directly cause psychosis.