Psychotic/Schizophrenic
Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders are mental health conditions where psychosis is the primary symptom. These include:

1. Schizophrenia:

   • Long-term and complex, impacting clear thinking, reality perception, emotions, relationships, and cognitive function.
   • Symptoms last at least six months and include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thoughts, social withdrawal, emotional difficulty, and impaired cognition.

2. Schizophreniform Disorder:

   • Similar to Schizophrenia but symptoms persist for less than six months.

3. Schizoaffective Disorder:

   • Combines symptoms of Schizophrenia with a mood disorder.

4. Brief Psychotic Disorder:

   • Psychotic symptoms are short-term and less severe than in other psychotic disorders.

5. Other Psychotic Disorders and Schizotypal (Personality) Disorder:

   • Vary in symptom duration and severity, some involving complex mood symptoms and differing courses.

Key Symptoms of Psychosis:

• Hallucinations: Sensory experiences that are not real.
• Delusions: False beliefs.

Support at Ally Psychiatry:

• Evaluation and treatment for all Psychotic Spectrum Disorders.
• Psychoeducation for families to support loved ones in achieving stability and hope.