Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia vs Psychosis.
Many people think of Schizophrenia as multiple personalities, but that perception is wrong. Schizophrenia is a Psychotic Disorder where you experience some form of “disconnection” from reality.
The difference.
Those disconnections can take several different forms. Schizophrenia and psychosis are two strongly connected terms, but they have significant differences.
Psychosis is a grouping of symptoms that involve a disconnection from reality and the world around you. Psychosis can happen with other medical conditions and mental health disorders, such as Bipolar Disorder.
Schizophrenia is a spectrum or range of conditions that involve psychotic symptoms.