Psychotic disorders
(Brief reactive psychosis, delusional psychosis, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia)
There is no secure way to determine the exact number of people suffering from psychotic disorders. Researchers estimate that at least 3% of the population externalizes such psychological problems. Psychotic symptoms are present in a variety of psychotic disorders, such as brief reactive psychosis, delusional disorder, binary psychosis, postpartum psychosis, schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia. Drug abuse and the use of certain medicines may also trigger psychotic episodes.
Psychotic disorder constitutes a condition where the brain generates confusing messages and images that makes it difficult to differentiate between reality and imagination. Psychotic symptoms may include perceptual disturbances (hallucinations), or thought disturbances (delusions).
As in most mental disorders, scientific evidence proves the existence of a genetic predisposition, which, in its interaction with the environment, generates a chemical imbalance in the brain at the level of neurotransmitters.
Patients with a psychotic disorder are very fragile and need a space where they can be treated by trained mental health professionals, in order to help them cope with the stress and the painful emotions caused by the condition.
Early diagnosis and proper treatment is a key factor for the future development of psychotic disorder.
Personalized treatment, choice of medication based on DNA analysis, psychotherapy and family counseling offered in our clinic can guarantee the best outcome in the shortest time possible.