Understanding Psychotic Disorders and Schizophrenia — Chapter 11 Summary from Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists
Understanding Psychotic Disorders and Schizophrenia — Chapter 11 Summary from Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists Chapter 11 of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists provides an in-depth exploration of psychotic disorders, with a focus on symptomatology, biological underpinnings, and both pharmacological and psychosocial interventions. Rather than treating psychosis as a standalone diagnosis, this chapter clarifies its presence as a symptom that can emerge in a variety of psychiatric and medical contexts. Watch the full chapter summary above to better understand the complexity of psychosis and how clinicians assess and treat it. Be sure to subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more expert chapter-by-chapter content. Defining Psychosis: More Than Just a Diagnosis Psychosis is defined by the presence of hallucinations , delusions , and disorganized thinking . However, these symptoms can be caused by many conditions, including primary psychotic disorders, mood disor...