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Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders: Prevalence and Incidence 1. Introduction to Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders are severe mental illnesses characterized by disturbances in thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior. Individuals with these disorders often experience delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired reality testing. Psychotic disorders include:✅ Schizophrenia – A chronic disorder affecting thoughts, emotions, and behavior.✅ Schizoaffective Disorder – A mix of schizophrenia and mood disorder