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Psychotic Disorders
Also called: Psychoses
Psychotic disorders are severe mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions. People with psychoses lose touch with reality. Two of the main symptoms are delusions and hallucinations. Delusions are false beliefs, such as thinking that someone is plotting against you or that the TV is sending you secret messages. Hallucinations are false perceptions, such as hearing, seeing or feeling something that is not there. Schizophrenia is one type of psychotic disorder.
Treatment for psychotic disorders varies by disorder. It might involve drugs to control symptoms, and talk therapy. Hospitalization is an option for serious cases where a person might be dangerous to himself or others.
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Overviews
- Psychosis(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
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Latest News
- Newer Antipsychotics Pose Cardiac Risk(01/14/2009, HealthDay)
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Use of Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs Increases Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in Adults(01/14/2009, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Most Newer Antipsychotics No Better Than Older Ones, Just Different(12/05/2008, HealthDay)
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Treatment
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Antipsychotic Drugs: Summary of Affordable Alternatives(Consumers Union of U.S.)
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- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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How to Find Help through Psychotherapy(American Psychological Association)
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Let’s Talk Facts about Choosing a Psychiatrist(American Psychiatric Association) - Links to PDF
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Antipsychotic Drugs: Summary of Affordable Alternatives(Consumers Union of U.S.)
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Specific Conditions
- Delusional Disorder(InteliHealth)
- Schizoaffective Disorder(Mental Health America)
- Shared Psychotic Disorder(Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
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Videos
- If I Had - A Family Member with Psychotic Depression(Insidermedicine)
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Psychotic Disorders
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Psychotic Disorders
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Research
- Psychosis Onset May Be Delayed by Olanzapine(American Psychiatric Association)
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Group cognitive behavior therapy or social skills training for individuals...
- Article: Management of psychosis in patients with Alzheimer's disease: focus on...
- Article: Effects of cannabis use on outcomes of psychotic disorders: systematic...
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Directories
- Mental Health Services Locator(Center for Mental Health Services)
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Organizations
- American Psychiatric Association
- Mental Health America
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NAMI
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National Institute of Mental Health
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Children
- Psychosis(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
- Psychosis(Virtual Pediatric Hospital)
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Seniors
- Psychoses (Delusions and Hallucinations)(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
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Date last updated: 15 January 2009 Topic last reviewed: 14 January 2009 |