them until help arrives. Reassure them that psychosis is not a weakness or a character defect (229). Consider timings when giving information. When a young person is experiencing a psychotic episode, it is usually both difficult and inappropriate to try to give information about psychosis. When the person is able to think more clearly, you could ask them if they would like some information. Don’t agree or disagree with any delusions or hallucinations. Additionally, don’t: – Act alarmed, horrified, or embarrassed – Laugh at the person’s symptoms
A young Black person is sat looking out of a second-floor window onto a garden. They are resting their chin on their hand and looking at the sky.
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