Psychosis Flashcards
What is psychosis?
A mental disorder where the thoughts, affective response and the ability to communicate are impaired
Schizoaffective disorder is an overlap between what?
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Give examples of psychotic experiences a patient may have
Hallucinations Ideas of reference Delusions Thought interference Passivity phenomena Loss of insight
Give some types of hallucinations
Visual Auditory Olfactory Gustatory Tactile Haptic
What are ideas of reference?
Innocuous or coincidental events that are ascribed significant meaning
What are delusions?
Fixed falsely held beliefs held with unshakeable conviction
What is the difference between primary and secondary delusions?
Primary - idea springs into mind
Secondary - explaining the reasons for certain events
What occurs in formal thought disorder?
The patient has an impaired ability to sustain coherent discourse as seen in speech
Give examples of speech patterns that may be seen in formal thought disorder
Neologisms Circumstantiality Clanging and punning Loosening of associations Derailment Word salad
What is thought interference?
When the patient feels their thoughts are not their own/withdrawn
What occurs in depressive psychosis?
Mood congruent content of psychotic symptoms including delusions of worthlessness/guilt
What occurs in mania with psychosis?
Mood congruent content of psychotic symptoms including grandiose delusions/special ability
