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← What's the Difference?

Psychosis vs Schizophrenia

Psychosis

A set of symptoms involving loss of contact with reality. Can have many causes.

vs

Schizophrenia

A specific long-term condition in which psychosis is one feature, along with others.

where they overlap

Schizophrenia involves psychosis.

the key difference

Psychosis is a symptom; schizophrenia is one possible diagnosis.