Psychic
Psychosis
Psychosis refers to a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. During an episode of psychosis, a person’s thoughts and perceptions are disrupted and they may have difficulty recognizing what is real and what is not.
- Nature of disability : Acquired
- Age group concerned : Teenagers and adults
- Number of people affected : 1% of the population
Symptoms
- Suspiciousness, paranoid ideas, or uneasiness with others.
- Trouble thinking clearly and logically.
- Withdrawing socially and spending a lot more time alone.
- Unusual or overly intense ideas, strange feelings, or a lack of feelings.
- Decline in self-care or personal hygiene.
Solutions for accessibility
- Add relevant headings and lists
- White space evenly distributed throughout your content
- Separate content into shorter, condensed paragraphs
- Consistent, symmetrical design
- Use bulleted lists
- Include logical reading order and organisation
- Use user-friendly fonts and softer colour tones and shades
- Properly coded search bars with easy navigation and relevant explanations
- Minimise complexity to avoid cognitive overload
- Incorporate a variety of images without depicting people in distress or feelings of despair
- Avoid ‘timed’ submission forms
- Refrain from language that could be deemed offensive to members of the mental health community, such as mad, crazy, psychopath, maniac or loony
- Don't use stereotypical phrases that reflect negativity. Instead of saying normal person vs. healthy person, say: disabled person