A person with psychosis may experience social isolation or becoming withdrawn, problems with work, social or family life. Thus psychosis can have a tremendous impact on all family members. Usually, the stages of the grief process include shock/denial, learning to cope, and acceptance. Individuals at different stages of grief need different things. In most cases, such patients take antipsychotic drugs. You can read about them on the Canada Drugs site https://www.canadadrugsdirect.com/. But it is essential to start using them only by prescription.
"From Grief to Action's Coping Kit
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When Addiction Hits Home
A toolkit by From Grief to Action
This toolkit is for parents or caregivers who are dealing with a son or daughter's substance use. It's a helpful tool whether you're concerned about a loved one's early, experimental substance use or are concern"