In this section, we include several introductions to the issues involved in psychosis, helpful for people experiencing psychosis, their family and friends, and for professionals seeking a more experience-near understanding. For more information on specific symptom areas, see the fourth section, under "Introduction: 'Schizophrenia,' psychosis and recovery" - "Phenomena - characterizing psychosis, and otherwise." several symptoms of psychosis, which also can stand on itself, will be dealt with.