How are psychotic disorders diagnosed?
If symptoms of a psychotic disorder are present, the doctor will perform a complete medical history and physical exam to determine the cause of the symptoms. Although there are no laboratory tests to specifically diagnose psychotic disorders — except those that accompany a physical illness, such as a brain tumor — the doctor may use various tests, such as blood tests and X-rays, to rule out physical illness as the cause of the symptoms. If the doctor finds no physical reason for the symptoms, he or she may refer the person to a psychiatrist or psychologist, mental health professionals who are specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses. Psychiatrists use specially designed interview and assessment tools to evaluate a person for a psychotic disorder. How Are Psychotic Disorders Treated? Most psychotic disorders are treated with a combination of medications and psychotherapy (a type of counseling). • Medication: The main medications used to treat psychotic disorders are ca
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