Introduction to Psychotic Disorders
Psychotic disorders are severe mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions. Delusions and hallucinations are two of the main symptoms. Psychotic disorders affect men and women equally. Approximately 1% of the world’s population suffers from a psychotic disorder. People with psychotic disorders have trouble staying in touch with reality when symptoms are severe. Consequently, they cannot meet the demands or obligations of everyday life. However, even the most severe psychotic disorders can be treated.
Main Types of Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia and other psychoses represent the most severe of the psychotic disorders, with a peak of onset in adolescents and young adults.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychotic Disorders
If someone suffers any of the above symptoms, professional help is available. Proper diagnosis of psychotic disorders can be complex and challenging. It is important to seek a comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluation by an experienced clinician to receive the correct diagnosis. Treatment depends on the cause of the psychosis. The main forms of treatment for psychotic disorders are medication, psychotherapy, and self-help.
Antipsychotics are the signature medications to treat psychotic disorders. These medications, such as antipsychotics, are pimozide, haloperidol, chlorpromazine, and amisulpride, which help to manage the symptoms like hallucinations and delusions. Depending on how each individual is affected by the medications, it may be necessary for the doctor to prescribe more than one consecutively until the proper medication is found.
Psychotherapy may include individual sessions, family sessions, and support groups. Most patients are treated as outpatients, while in severe cases, hospitalization may be necessary to stabilize the patient's condition.
In addition to medication and psychotherapy, self-help can also aid in successfully managing people with psychotic disorders. The patient must learn how to handle when these episodes occur. Studying and learning as much as possible about these diseases is vital to managing a healthy and happy life.
Prognosis of Psychotic Disorders
Many people who have been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder tend to lead productive lives and function normally with the proper treatment. The prognosis for those with psychotic disorders varies from person to person. The factors in determining prognosis include gender, family history, number of negative symptoms, age, and the most important one, individual’s support. Most people will never be cured of psychotic disorders and will need to continue treatment for the duration of their lives. To maintain mental and physical stability with the condition, it is important for patients to strictly follow the recommendations by their healthcare providers.
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