Psychotic Disorders
Psychotic disorders, include symptoms induced by drug use (such as cannabis, hallucinogens) and Schizophrenia. Psychotic disorders are rarely seen in childhood, with the incidence peaking in late adolescence/ young adult years.
Important aspects of treatment of psychotic disorders include, educating the young person and their family about the nature of the illness, relapse prevention, as well as, anti-psychotic medication.
At Edge Hill Clinic, Dr Alice Chang offers assessment and treatment of Psychotic Disorders.