Psychotic disorders are mental health conditions that affect a person’s relationship with reality. They can involve disruptions in thinking, perception, emotions, and behaviour. Common symptoms include hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there), delusions (strong beliefs that are not based in reality), disorganised thinking, and changes in mood or motivation.
Psychosis can occur as part of a standalone condition or alongside other mental health disorders. While experiencing psychosis can be distressing, effective treatments are available, and many people recover well with early intervention and support.
- Schizophrenia
A long-term mental health condition characterised by persistent psychotic symptoms, difficulties with thinking and concentration, social withdrawal, and reduced emotional expression. - Schizoaffective Disorder
A condition that includes features of both schizophrenia and mood disorders, such as depression or mania. - Brief Psychotic Disorder
A short-term episode of psychosis that typically arises in response to stress and resolves within a month. - Delusional Disorder
Marked by persistent delusions (false beliefs) without other significant symptoms of schizophrenia. - Substance-Induced Psychotic Disorder
Psychotic symptoms that occur as a result of drug or alcohol use, or withdrawal. - Psychosis associated with Medical Conditions
Cognitive or psychiatric symptoms caused by an underlying health issue, such as epilepsy, brain injury, or infection.
- Comprehensive psychiatric and psychological assessments
- Diagnosis and formulation to guide care
- Coordinated treatment planning, including psychological therapy and medical support
- Collaboration with GPs, psychiatrists, case managers, and inpatient services as needed
- Psychoeducation for individuals and families
- Support with medication adherence, relapse prevention, and recovery planning
- Assistance navigating NDIS, housing, employment, or education supports
- Crisis and risk management planning