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psychotic episode

psychotic episode A psychotic episode is a period when a person experiences psychosis.

A psychotic episode is a period when a person experiences psychosis. It often first appears in the late teens to mid-20s, but it can happen at younger or older ages and can occur as part of many disorders or illnesses.

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