Psychotic disorders are mental health conditions characterized by a collection of symptoms known as psychosis, which is a pattern of disruptions in thinking, perception, and reality testing, often involving symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, or impaired insight. These experiences make it difficult for individuals to distinguish what is real from what is not, leading to challenges in daily functioning and relationships. Psychotic disorders can occur as part of illnesses such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or brief psychotic disorder, and while distressing, many people improve with treatment that may include medication, therapy, and social support.
