Disturbances of the minimal self, or anomalous self-experiences (ASEs), are increasingly regarded as a core feature of primary psychotic disorders (PPDs). However, it remains unclear whether similar self-disorders are present in substance-induced psychosis (SIP), a condition that often mimics PPDs in its early stages. The study aims to compare ASEs between PPD and SIP using the EASE interview,...
Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are increasingly used by young individuals for their psychoactive effects and have been frequently associated with the emergence of psychotic symptoms and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. However, it remains unclear whether NPS use directly increases the risk of psychosis onset or whether individuals with a predisposition to psychosis are more likely to...