How Doctors Can Support Psychosis Recovery with Compassion and Clarity: A Guest Post by Dr. Antti Rintanen, MD, author of The Internet Doctor
Recovery from psychosis is not only possible—it’s increasingly expected. While the experience of psychosis can be deeply disruptive, many people go on to lead stable, meaningful lives. As doctors, our role is not only to treat symptoms but to support individuals in reclaiming agency, rebuilding confidence, and moving toward what matters most to them.
On The Philosophy of Delusions
Is a delusion a belief? It seems like a simple enough enough question to answer on face value; yes of course I believe my delusions, but is actually a quite hefty question. What constitutes a belief? Do delusions meet these standards, or do they represent some other cognitive process? How do we obtain beliefs, and do delusion follow this pattern? We will discuss these questions together promptly.