Psychotic Disorders

Psychotic disorders are severe mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions. Two of the main symptoms are delusions and hallucinations.

Follow the links below to find information about psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and delusions.

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:	First episode psychosis
Publisher:	Department of Health Western Australia
Description:	Diagnostic imaging algorithm to exclude an organic cause of psychosis, following the first presentation.
Date:	May 2011

Title:	SANE Australia
Publisher:	SANE Australia
Description:	Homepage of SANE Australia, an independent, not-for-profit organisation which works to improve the well-being of Australians seriously affected by mental illness.
Date:	Apr 2011

Title:	Cannabis (marijuana)
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Cannabis, or marijuana, is an illegal drug. It comes in different forms including hash or hash oil. Cannabis smoke contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco smoke, which is a cause of respiratory cancer. Cannabis is a depressant drug and may induce psychosis in some people.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Antipsychotic medications explained
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Antipsychotic medications may reduce or eliminate symptoms of psychosis. They are not a 'cure' for mental illnesses, but can be an effective part of treatment. The new generation of antipsychotic medications causes fewer side effects (for example, muscle spasms) than older antipsychotic medications.
Date:	Feb 2011

Title:	Psychosis
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	The word psychosis is used to describe conditions that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of connection with reality.
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Psychosis
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	The word psychosis is used to describe conditions that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of connection with reality.
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Amphetamines
Publisher:	Inspire Foundation
Description:	Find out what exactly amphetamines are, their effects and how to get help.
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Understanding psychosis + getting help
Publisher:	Inspire Foundation
Description:	Have you heard the term 'psychosis' but not sure what it means? Check out this fact sheet to learn more about the symptoms and causes of psychosis.
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Antipsychotic medication
Publisher:	SANE Australia
Description:	This pamphlet answers commonly-asked questions about antipsychotic medication (antipsychotics). The best treatment for psychotic illness usually includes a combination of antipsychotic medication, psychological therapy and community support.
Date:	Jan 2010

Title:	Psychosis
Publisher:	SANE Australia
Description:	When someone experiences psychosis they are unable to distinguish what is real - there is a loss of contact with reality. Most people are able to recover from an episode of psychosis.
Date:	Jan 2010

Title:	Paranoia
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Paranoia is the irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you'. Paranoia may be a symptom of conditions including paranoid personality disorder, delusional (paranoid) disorder and schizophrenia. Treatment may include medications and therapy.
Date:	Jan 2010

Title:	Psychosis - information for carers, siblings and workers
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	Psychosis is a condition which impairs a person's sense of reality. It affects approximately 1 in 50 people over their lifetime, and most commonly occurs later in adolescence and young adulthood.
Date:	Sep 2009

Title:	Depression & the GP: psychotic depression
Publisher:	Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:	Here we provide GPs with more detailed information about psychotic depression.
Date:	Jan 2009

Title:	Depression explained: postnatal (puerperal) psychosis
Publisher:	Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:	This is an uncommon disorder that occurs in 1 to 2 per 1,000 women and has a sudden onset with severe symptoms usually within 2 to 3 weeks of childbirth. Symptoms can also begin during pregnancy especially where there has been a prior episode of psychosis or Bipolar Disorder.
Date:	Jan 2009

Title:	itsallright website
Publisher:	SANE Australia
Description:	The SANE website for young people with friends and relatives with a mental illness.
Date:	Jan 2009

Title:	Acute management of bipolar disorders
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Bipolar disorders can present in varying ways. Prompt recognition of the phase of illness and tailoring the patient's therapy accordingly will help optimise outcomes.
Date:	Jun 2008

Title:	Psychoses (Comments for consumers)
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Psychoses are a group of mental illnesses that affect people's insight. The patient has abnormal thoughts which they cannot control. A common example is schizophrenia.
Date:	Apr 2007

Title:	Long-term management of people with psychotic disorders in the community
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Psychoses affect up to 4% of the population.These conditions usually require long-term treatment with antipsychotic drugs, mood stabilisers or both.The availability of effective treatment means that most people with psychoses can live in the community. Psychosocial treatments and the provision of community services are critical, but are often inadequate.
Date:	Apr 2007

Title:	Cannabis/marijuana: what are the effects? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	The effect of cannabis on a person depends on many factors including their size, weight and health.
Date:	Sep 2006

Title:	Cannabis psychosis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Cannabis refers to the products of the cannabis sativa plant, also known as marijuana and hashish.
Date:	Jan 2006

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