{"id":12709,"date":"2025-08-05T13:46:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T17:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/etudiant-es\/comprendre\/les-troubles-de-sante-mentale\/psychotic-disorders\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T15:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T19:37:15","slug":"psychotic-disorders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/en\/etudiant-es\/comprendre\/les-troubles-de-sante-mentale\/psychotic-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychotic disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a psychotic disorder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9437c248 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A psychotic disorder refers to a family of mental health disorders that affect brain function by altering thoughts, beliefs and perceptions of reality. These disorders share common psychotic symptoms such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hallucinations: perceiving something with one or more senses that others do not perceive (example&nbsp;: hearing voices).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delusions: Holding firm beliefs, even when they are clearly false or improbable, and despite evidence or arguments to the contrary (example&nbsp;: being convinced that other people are manipulating one&#8217;s thoughts).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to these symptoms, the person may experience mood or behavioural changes. By example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9437c248 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lack of energy or organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social withdrawal: avoiding friends or family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic or professional difficulties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neglect of hygiene and appearance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep disturbances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unusual ideas or beliefs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical complaints without cause<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive mistrust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vague or difficult to understand statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unusual behaviours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depressive mood, suicidal thoughts or attempts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sudden changes in interest rates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When episodes of psychosis are treated promptly, the person can better manage their symptoms and thus reduce the risk of further episodes through treatment. They can recover and learn to live fully despite their illness. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some types of psychotic disorders<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn js-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"title\">\n        <p>Schizophrenia<\/p>\n        <i class=\"icon-plus plus\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon-minus minus\"><\/i>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n        <div>\n            <p>Schizophrenia includes episodes of psychosis, but also difficulties with thinking, emotions and behaviour.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn js-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"title\">\n        <p>Brief psychotic disorderbref<\/p>\n        <i class=\"icon-plus plus\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon-minus minus\"><\/i>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n        <div>\n            <p>Psychotic symptoms are intense and last less than a month, with a complete return to normal.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn js-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"title\">\n        <p>Schizoaffective disorder<\/p>\n        <i class=\"icon-plus plus\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon-minus minus\"><\/i>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n        <div>\n            <p>This is a combination of psychotic symptoms and a mood disorder (depression or mania).<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion-ctn js-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"title\">\n        <p>Substance induced psychotic disorder<\/p>\n        <i class=\"icon-plus plus\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon-minus minus\"><\/i>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n        <div>\n            <p>Psychotic symptoms are caused directly by drug use.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-green-mint-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9437c248 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reminder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No single factor can cause a mental health disorder, and the manifestation of certain symptoms does not automatically lead to a diagnosis. Only doctors, psychologists, and certain professionals authorised by their professional associations are able to make a diagnosis based on a complex professional analysis that consider multiple factors (genetic, biological, environmental, and experiential). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5eZg2MpiZV8\">The story of Marie-\u00c8ve<\/a> living with schizoaffective disorder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/humainavanttout.com\/temoignages\/gabriel\">The story of Gabriel<\/a> who experienced several episodes of toxic psychosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The podcast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ippcanada.org\/fr\/podcasts\">Parallel Realities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For more information and support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Services and website of the <a 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In the event of significant psychological distress, it is strongly recommended that you seek professional help quickly, especially if you or those around you observe the following signs: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excessive anger or sudden mood swings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nervousness or agitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inconsolable sadness or lack of emotion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A loss of interest in activities you enjoy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty sleeping or a tendency to sleep much more than usual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significant weight loss or gain in a short period of time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No longer taking your medication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of hygiene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A tendency to withdraw and isolate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9437c248 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/en\/students\/getting-support\/immediate-support\/\">Immediat support<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/en\/students\/getting-support\/public-or-private-services\/\">Public or private services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to the <em>Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise de la schizophr\u00e9nie et des psychoses apparent\u00e9es<\/em> which contributed to the drafting and validation of this content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"likebtn_container\" style=\"\"><!-- LikeBtn.com BEGIN --><span class=\"likebtn-wrapper\"  data-identifier=\"page_12425\"  data-site_id=\"644a9c316fd08bc24232b14f\"  data-theme=\"custom\"  data-icon_l=\"false\"  data-icon_d=\"false\"  data-icon_l_url=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/like.svg#161\"  data-icon_d_url=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dislike.svg#159\"  data-label_c=\"rgba(255,255,255,0)\"  data-bg_c=\"rgba(250,250,250,0)\"  data-brdr_c=\"rgba(198,198,198,0)\"  data-lang=\"fr\"  data-ef_voting=\"push\"  data-show_like_label=\"false\"  data-counter_show=\"false\"  data-style=\"\"  data-unlike_allowed=\"\"  data-show_copyright=\"\"  data-item_url=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/les-troubles-psychotiques\/\"  data-item_title=\"Les troubles psychotiques\"  data-item_date=\"2025-08-05T13:46:23-04:00\"  data-engine=\"WordPress\"  data-plugin_v=\"2.6.61\"  data-prx=\"https:\/\/stationsme.ca\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=likebtn_prx\"  data-event_handler=\"likebtn_eh\" ><\/span><!-- LikeBtn.com END --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a psychotic disorder? 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