Psychosis (Psychotic disorder )

psychosis signs and symptoms ,,Types and diagnosis

1. Psychosis (psychotic disorder) SHABEER KHAN Psychology (AIU)

2. Content Out line Introduction Definition Of Psychosis Types of Psychotic Disorders Signs And Symptoms Of Psychosis Causes Of Psychosis Diagnosis For Psychosis Treatment For Psychosis Summary References

3. INTRODUCTION Psychotic disorders are a group of serious illness that affect the mind these illnesses alter a person's ability to think clearly, make good judgments, respond emotionally, communicate effectively, understand reality and behave appropriately .

4. DEFINITION Psychosis refers to an abnormal condition of the mind described as involving a "loss of contact with reality ". People experiencing psychosis may exhibit some personality changes and thought disorder. Psychosis is an abnormal condition of the mind that results in difficulties telling what is real and what is not

5. Signs and symptoms  Hallucinations Delusions Thought Disorders 'Loss of contact with reality' Depression Emotional Changes Personality Changes Behavior Changes

6. symptoms Symptoms of Psychotic Disorder vary from person to person and may change over time. Symptoms may include false beliefs and seeing or hearing things that others do not see or hear . Other symptoms may include incoherent speech and behavior that is inappropriate for the situation . Loss of interest in personal hygiene • Loss of interest in activities Cold , detached manner with the inability to express emotion Mood swings or other mood symptoms, such as depression

7. Causes Genetics Trauma Psychiatric disorder Medical conditions Psychoactive drugs (alcohol ) Medication

8. Types of Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia Bipolar Disorder Psychotic Depression Schizoaffective Disorder Drug-Induced Psychosis

9. Schizophrenia A psychotic disorder with wide range of symptoms and the disorganization of emotions and thoughts processes Common symptoms include false beliefs, unclear or confused thinking ,hearing voices that other do not, reduced social engagement and emotional expression and lack of motivation

10. Bipolar Disorder Bipolar or manic depression is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, concentration and the ability to carry out day to day task

11. Drug-Induced Psychosis

12. Diagnosis A complete medical history and physical examination to determine the cause of the symptoms. Although there are no laboratory tests to specifically diagnose psychotic disorders, except those that accompany a physical illness, such as a brain tumor, the doctor may use various tests, such as blood tests and X-rays, to rule out physical illness as the cause of the symptoms. Psychiatrists use specially designed interview and assessment tools to evaluate a person for a psychotic disorder.

13. Treatment Most psychotic disorders are treated with a combination of medications and psychotherapy (a type of counseling). Medication : The main medications used to treat psychotic disorders are called antipsychotics. These medicines do not cure the illnesses, but are very effective in managing the most troubling symptoms of psychotic disorders, such as delusions, hallucinations and thinking problems.

14. Recommended books (topic not include ) Self study A different way of thinking

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