Deb BushongFounder, Owner, & Therapist, Conversations Therapy · Clinical Expertise Meets Lived Experience in Psychosis Care

Myths About Psychosis: 2

19 Mar 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief segment of the YouTube video "Myths About Psychosis: 2," the presenter addresses a common misconception that psychosis and psychopathy are the same condition. She clarifies that they are distinct diagnoses as defined in the DSM‑5‑TR. Psychopathy is described as a personality disorder marked by manipulative behavior and a lack of empathy, whereas psychosis is a separate mental health condition. The speaker emphasizes that many individuals experiencing psychosis possess strong empathy and are not manipulative, urging listeners to reconsider the myth and understand the true differences between the two disorders.

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Okay, another common myth about psychosis. Let's go with this one: psychosis is the same as psychopathy. Wrong! Those are two completely different things. They're diagnosed according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Psychiatric Disorders, whatever the current edition is. Right now it's 5-TR. And psychopathy is more of— it is considered a personality disorder characterized by manipulation and lack of empathy. But I know lots of people with psychosis have great empathy and they have great personalities. They're not manipulative. I don't know, psychosis. Think again.