Psychotic disorders, like schizophrenia, are a group of serious illnesses that have impact on mind. These diseases change a person’s ability to think clearly, make good judgments, respond psychologically, communicate effectively, understand reality, and act appropriately.

2. Psychotic disorders are mental disorders in which a
person’s personality is severely confused and that person
loses touch with reality. When a psychotic episode occurs,
a person becomes unsure about what is real and what isn’t
real and usually experiences hallucinations, delusions, off-
the-wall behavior, chaotic speech and incoherency. A
person behaving in this manner is often referred to as
being schizophrenic.

3. Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that affects a person's ability to
perceive the world and to process information. It occurs in 1% of
the population and typically appears in adolescence or young
adulthood. Schizophrenia is diagnosed by a clinical assessment
that includes assessment of current and historical symptoms and
functional status.

4. Psychosis is a broad term that refers to a set of behaviors and
experiences that make it difficult to understand reality. An
individual who is experiencing psychosis might see or hear
objects or people that are not actually real. The person might
believe things that are not true; for example, that someone is
plotting against him or her, or that thoughts are not under his or
her own control.

5. Symptoms:
• Incoherent speech
• Confusion
• Strange behavior
• Lack of emotions
• Mood swings
• Depression and/or mania

6. Conclusion :
Psychotic disorders create many obstacles that must
be overcome for patients to become
enabled, empowered, and engaged. Cognitive
behavioral therapy (CBT) for the person who is at
high risk for developing psychosis but has yet to have
such symptoms has been found to be more effective
than medication at preventing such symptoms. In
individuals who have developed psychotic
symptoms, providing his or her family with support
and education about their loved one's condition have
been found to be quite helpful in the prevention of
the recurrence of psychotic symptoms in the
individual with the illness.