Noun (plural)
/pʌɪˈkoʊsiz/
The term "psychoses" is the plural form of "psychosis," which refers to severe mental disorders characterized by a disconnection from reality. Individuals suffering from psychosis may experience delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and impaired insight.
Psychoses are often used in medical and psychological contexts and are typically discussed in written literature, though they may also be part of spoken language in clinical or therapeutic settings. The frequency of use tends to be higher in formal contexts, such as academic writing or discussions among healthcare professionals, rather than casual conversation.
Исследование имело целью понять различные виды психозов, которые затрагивают людей разных возрастных групп.
Due to the increase in psychoses reported during the pandemic, mental health services have become more critical than ever.
Из-за увеличения случаев психозов, сообщенных во время пандемии, услуги психического здоровья стали более важными, чем когда-либо.
Many psychoses can be linked to underlying neurological conditions or extreme stress.
While the word "psychoses" itself may not be commonly featured in idiomatic expressions, the concept of psychosis has associated phrases and metaphors that illustrate various states of mental health, often used in informal contexts. Here are some examples:
«Быть в психотическом срыве» означает испытывать внезапное обострение психоза.
"Living in a state of psychosis" refers to someone who continually experiences symptoms of psychosis in their daily life.
«Жить в состоянии психоза» относится к человеку, который постоянно испытывает симптомы психоза в своей повседневной жизни.
"Falling into a psychotic episode" describes a person who suddenly begins to experience severe symptoms.
«Погружение в психотический эпизод» описывает человека, который внезапно начинает испытывать тяжелые симптомы.
"To go through a psychotic phase" can be used to describe a temporary period where someone might experience psychosis.
The term "psychosis" derives from the Greek words "psyche," meaning "soul" or "mind," and "osis," meaning "condition" or "disease." The usage of the term in English can be traced back to the late 19th century, entering psychological literature as mental health conditions began to be more formally defined and classified.
Synonyms: - Mental illness - Schizophrenia (specific type of psychosis) - Delusional disorder
Antonyms: - Sanity - Soundness - Rationality
The term "psychoses" is an important word in the vocabulary of mental health and psychology, encapsulating complex phenomena related to mental states and conditions.