Early Intervention in Psychosis (Somerset) - STEP

What is Pyschosis?

Psychosis is a generic psychiatric term used to describe a mental state that often involves a loss of contact with reality.

Psychosis is most likely to occur in young adults and is quite a common problem, affecting around 3% of the younger adult population. Most people who have a “psychotic episode” go on to make a full recovery and lead a normal life.

It is important to know that Psychosis can happen to anyone and with treatment a full recovery can be achieved.

Please click on the following links for further information about:

Step Imagery:	Internal Links:	Details Of Links:
What is STEP?   Introduction to STEP- who we are, and what we do; including all contact details.
	What is Psychosis?	The symptoms and causes of psychosis as well as links to our information leaflets.
	Need Help Now?	How to get help quickly and easily.
	STEP Publications and Reports	Please see for all STEP Service Evaluations, Reports and other interesting articles.
	Newsletters and Annual Reviews	Includes archived newsletters and annual review meetings dating back to December 2008.
	Listen Up! The STEP Forum	Includes a feedback form and client's stories.
	STEP Notice Board	Details of all latest news and social activities.
	Useful Information	External websites to further information.