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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
• Hallucinations
• Delusions
• Thought Disorders
• 'Loss of contact with
reality'
• Depression
• Emotional Changes
• Personality Changes
• Behavior Changes

7. 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

8. CAUSES
• Genetics
• Trauma
• Psychiatric disorder
• Medical conditions
• Psychoactive drugs
(alcohol )
• Medication

9. TYPES OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar Disorder
• Psychotic Depression
• Schizoaffective
Disorder
• Drug-Induced
Psychosis

10. 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

12. 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

14. DRUG-INDUCED PSYCHOSIS

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. RECOMMENDED BOOKS (TOPIC NOT INCLUDE )
Self study A different way of thinking

18. ANY QUESTION
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