Why does psychosis usually emerge in early adulthood?

And for some young people, this period of transition has a cruel twist as it may coincide with the emergence of a mental illness. The first episodes of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder tend to appear in the late teens and early 20s. read more

Just as flaws in a design are exposed when the design is rigorously tested, mental illness is often exposed in times of high stress. Early adulthood normally marks a series of transitional states where few things are sure - it is a highly stressful period of life for many. read more

If your psychosis is due to schizophrenia, without treatment, the psychosis can last for weeks to months if not years. With the use of proper antipsychotics, many patients will feel better within hours if not within a few days, even if you have severe schizophrenia. read more

Well past studies have shown that mutations in a gene called DISC1 are linked to schizophrenia. read more