Hallucinations are unreal sensory experiences, such as hearing or seeing something that is not there. Any of our five senses (vision, hearing, taste, smell, touch) can be involved. Most often, when we ...

Charles Bonnet syndrome is a condition in which someone with poor vision experiences visual hallucinations, or seeing things that aren’t there. It occurs in individuals who have lost a significant ...

Dr. Oliver Sacks is probably best known as the real inspiration for the caring neurologist portrayed by Robin Williams in the Oscar-nominated film, Awakenings, which was based on his autobiographical ...

Have you ever felt the strong sensation that someone is behind you, so intense that you turn around, only to see that no-one is there? This is a 'presence hallucination'. Presence hallucinations are ...

Visual hallucinations, or seeing things that aren’t really there, can be frightening and distressing. They may occur due to a large variety of physical and psychiatric conditions. But a lesser known ...

People with Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) experience complex visual hallucinations that can seem very real. While there is no cure, people can take simple steps to reduce or sometimes stop their ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Individuals with dementia-related psychosis commonly experience visual hallucinations, auditory hallucinations ...