Psychotic Disorders

Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, are characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry offers comprehensive insights into these disorders, from their neurobiological underpinnings to evidence-based therapeutic strategies. Our expert editors ensure content is both actionable and holistic, aiding psychiatrists in offering comprehensive care to individuals with psychotic disorders.

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Recently published articles about Psychotic Disorders

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Cotard Syndrome in Schizophrenia
Case Report

January 8, 2026

A 42-year-old woman with schizophrenia and multiple prior hospitalizations presented with worsening psychosis and physical aggression toward her mother.
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Exercise Reduces Dysphoria in Clinical High-Risk for Psychosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief Report

January 7, 2026

Dysphoric mood was significantly reduced after an exercise intervention that included included high-impact treadmill interval training; there were no significant changes in other general symptoms.
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When Psychosis Strikes Overnight, Maybe It’s Encephalitis
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January 5, 2026

Rapid-onset, atypical, or catatonic psychosis often points to encephalitis, not a psychiatric illness. And it demands urgent medical evaluation.
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Transient Loss of Consciousness in an Adolescent with Pathological Intoxication
Case Report

January 1, 2026

This case of atypical symptoms in a 15-year-old boy underscores the need to differentiate pathological intoxication from seizures and psychiatric conditions, emphasizing alcohol abstinence.
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Machine Madness: A Case of Artificial Intelligence Psychosis
Case Report

December 30, 2025

A 41-year-old man with a history of substance-induced psychosis, developed symptoms of psychosis related to frequent occupational use of AI.
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Long-Acting Antipsychotics Don’t Raise Obstetric Risks
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December 11, 2025

A large global analysis finds that long-acting injectable antipsychotics are no riskier in pregnancy than their oral counterparts.
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Psychosis Screening in Genetic Disorders
Letter to the Editor

December 4, 2025

The author discusses routine monitoring for the development of psychotic symptoms among individuals with rare genetic disorders that confer risk for psychosis.
Weekly Mind Reader: Diabetes Drug Shows Unexpected Promise
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November 21, 2025

This week features help for patients on antipsychotics, a compelling case study of new-onset psychosis, and new insight into mood disorders.
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Psychosis or Multiple System Atrophy?
Case Report

November 20, 2025

A 67-year-old woman presented with altered mental status, hallucinations, and hyperalgesia of the bilateral lower legs and was subsequently diagnosed with multiple system atrophy.
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Religious Preoccupation in Adolescence
Case Report

November 18, 2025

A 16-year-old boy developed new-onset psychosis of religious preoccupation and delusions.
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Postpartum Psychosis Gains Ground as Distinct Disorder
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November 6, 2025

An international team of experts is calling for postpartum psychosis to be recognized as a distinct bipolar-spectrum disorder.
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Choosing a Pharmacologic Strategy for Psychosis
Rounds in the General Hospital

October 28, 2025

Find out which antipsychotic agent to prescribe to your patient with psychosis and learn how to balance the concepts of efficacy, tolerability, and cost.
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