Psychotic disorders
- Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia is a chronic psychotic disorder involving hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and negative symptoms such as withdrawal and low motivation. It is treated with antipsychotic medication (risperidone, aripiprazole, paliperidone and others, including long-acting injections), with clozapine for treatment-resistant cases, plus psychosocial support. With consistent treatment many people live stable, meaningful lives. - Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective disorder combines persistent psychosis with major mood episodes. It is treated with an antipsychotic, often paliperidone, the only antipsychotic FDA-approved specifically for this diagnosis, plus a mood stabilizer or antidepressant and structured therapy. Long-acting injectables improve adherence. With consistent treatment most people achieve long stretches of stability and meaningful recovery.
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