Psychotic disorders are severe mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions and can lead sufferers to lose touch with reality. Hallmark symptoms of psychotic disorders are delusions and hallucinations. Children may exhibit personality changes, hallucinations, impaired thinking and generally not function well.
One type of psychotic disorder is schizophrenia, a disorder that can cause people to hear voices that aren’t there or can lead them to think others are trying to hurt them.
There is no exact cause of psychotic disorders, but genetics and environmental factors are thought to play a role.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Psychiatry
In the Department of Psychiatry, our comprehensive model combines compassionate, culturally sensitive care with state-of-the-art treatment for mental health conditions, addiction,…
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BMC Brockton Behavioral Health Center
An inpatient center that provides innovative care to people with substance use disorders and mental illness in three acute psychiatric units and one clinical stabilization service.