What Are Psychotic Experiences?
Animation Explainer
Watch this animation following fictional character Amelie through her day at work. Amelie struggles with depression, on some days her depression and life events can begin to build and give rise to psychotic experiences. This may include suspiciousness and difficulties interpreting her thoughts, feelings, and perceptions in relation to what is happening around her. This animation was co-designed by the TYPPEX Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) to help explore psychotic experiences. Be sure to check out our other interactive explainers. Turn your sound on to hear the voiceover and for the most immersive experience.
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Psychotic experiences are varied
It is important to note people have a diversity of experiences and respond to things differently. This is a curated example informed by people with lived experience to help readers gain an understanding of psychotic experiences. However, this is just a snapshot at a point in time and experiences are individual.
Psychotic experiences and the focus of TYPPEX
Psychotic experiences are common for those with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The frequency and severity of these experiences may rise when anxiety and/or depression symptoms increase. Psychotic experiences are also present alongside other mental health issues, such as psychosis, these experiences tend to be more severe and persistent and may require specialist care (secondary care). The TYPPEX study focuses on those being treated in primary care (GP services and NHS Talking therapies) for anxiety and depression.