Psychosis

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It’s important to know that psychosis is a symptom, not a specific illness, and can be one of the symptoms of several different illnesses. It’s also more common than you may think. Research suggests that 15-100 people out of 100,000 develop psychosis each year.

Understanding Psychosis

Psychosis involves disruptions to a person’s thoughts and perceptions that make it difficult for them to recognize what is real and what isn’t. Many describe it as a “break with reality,” often involving seeing, hearing, or believing things that aren’t real.

Acting Fast Matters: Early or First-Episode Psychosis (FEP) refers to the first signs of losing contact with reality. Acting quickly to connect a person with specialized treatment can be life-changing and radically alter their future trajectory.

Program & Agency	Location	Specialized Focus	Phone
Thresholds – MindStrong	Chicago	Nationally recognized Early Intervention program specifically for young people (ages 14–30) experiencing a first episode of psychosis.	773-432-6555
Trilogy – Hope First	Chicago	Specialized outpatient care for individuals who have recently experienced their first episode. Focuses on recovery, social support, and symptom management.	773-382-4060

Program & Agency

Location

Specialized Focus

Phone

Thresholds – MindStrong

Chicago

Nationally recognized Early Intervention program specifically for young people (ages 14–30) experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

773-432-6555

Trilogy – Hope First

Chicago

Specialized outpatient care for individuals who have recently experienced their first episode. Focuses on recovery, social support, and symptom management.

773-382-4060

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