Yesterday, an educational event was held in San Diego. Visitors to the World Design Capital’s Exchange Pavilion in Balboa Park could watch videos and read information about the mental condition known as psychosis.
As Wikipedia explains: “Psychosis is a condition of the mind or psyche that results in difficulties determining what is real and what is not real. Symptoms may include delusions and hallucinations…”
At the event, Serena, representing the organization CALM, encouraged everyone that psychosis when recognized is very treatable.
I was surprised to learn, when I visited the CALM website, that 3 out of 100 people will experience psychosis in their lifetimes. San Diego County has a population of over 3 million people. That means about 100,000 residents will, at some point, experience psychosis.
There’s an online quiz anyone can take that help determine whether you or someone you know may be experiencing psychosis. The quiz can be taken anonymously. If you’d like, you can reach out afterward for support. Find the quiz by going to the CALM website here.
I photographed both sides of an information card that Serena handed out. The card includes resources and phone numbers in San Diego that provide help.
Like everyone, I’ve had my own difficult issues in life. It’s always a good idea to face your troubles and get help if necessary.
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Great information on the topic! Many people don’t seem to realize that drugs, even marijuana, can play a factor in triggering mental issues. My mother had schizophrenia and it was always hard. But many people are able to live good lives with mental illness, and it helps everyone to have access to help. (I wanted to mention that according to my calculations, 3% of 3 million is 90,000. Sadly, still a high number, though.)
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Oops–you’re right. Bad calculation on my behalf.
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