Psychotic Disorders

If you or a loved one experiences hallucinations, delusions, or other unusual behavior changes, schedule a comprehensive psychotic disorder evaluation at Bright Side Mental Health Services. In addition to diagnostic assessments, Janenita Chukwu, APRN, PMHNP-BC, provides personalized care for adults and adolescents with schizophrenia and other psychosis-related conditions. She offers therapy, medications, and other resources in-office and through telehealth, so you have the support you need to navigate psychosis challenges. Call the office in Tacoma, Washington, to schedule a consultation for psychotic disorders or book an appointment online today. 

What are psychotic disorders?

Psychotic disorders are a group of mental health conditions that occur when a person loses touch with reality. This type of disorder can develop due to preexisting mental health disorders or medical conditions like brain tumors or stroke.

Common types of psychotic disorders include:

• Schizophrenia
• Schizoaffective disorder
• Delusional disorder
• Substance-induced psychosis

Bright Side Mental Health Services offers personalized care for adults and adolescents with a psychotic disorder in the office and through a virtual telehealth platform.

Janenita designs a treatment plan to manage existing psychotic symptoms and prevent the disorder from worsening. She can also provide resources for hospitalization or other care facilities for psychosis-related emergencies.

What are the symptoms of psychotic disorders?

The hallmark symptoms of psychiatric disorders are hallucinations and delusions.

Hallucinations

Hallucinations are false perceptions that involve the senses, such as seeing, hearing, or feeling something that isn’t actually there.

Delusions

Delusions are false beliefs about certain circumstances, such as thinking you’re being followed or believing you have a serious medical condition despite a lack of fact-based evidence.

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Bright Side Mental Health Services if you or your child experiences hallucinations, delusions, or other unusual thoughts or behaviors.

Janenita reviews your symptoms and personal and family medical histories to determine if you need additional diagnostic testing. She creates a treatment plan to manage psychotic symptoms and prevent complications like self-harm and suicidal ideation.

How are psychotic disorders treated?

Treatment for psychotic disorders typically involves prescription antipsychotic medications that relieve symptoms by lowering dopamine levels in the brain.

Bright Side Mental Health Services also offers psychological counseling services, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to help you recognize psychosis-related thoughts and behaviors. Therapy provides you with tools you can use to regulate your emotions and cope with the challenges of a psychotic disorder.

In addition to individual therapy, Janenita may recommend family therapy to ensure your loved ones and caregivers can provide the support you need to navigate the challenges of a psychotic disorder.

Call Bright Side Mental Health Services to schedule an evaluation for psychotic disorder symptoms. You can also book a consultation online at any time.