One Man’s Psychosis Was Triggered By 2016 Brexit Result, Says His Doctor

Those who are already prone to mental illness may be especially vulnerable, said the author of the BMJ case study. In this case, the patient had had a psychotic episode 13 years earlier, which had been related to work stress. This had been much less severe and he had recovered within a few days, but it suggests he may have been psychologically vulnerable, his doctor said.