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🧠 Neurosis vs Psychosis – Diagnosis, Types & Treatment

  🧠 Neurosis vs Psychosis – Diagnosis, Types & Treatment 1. Definition Neurosis (न्यूरोसिस): A mild mental disorder where the person remains in touch with reality but experiences anxiety, depression, or obsessive thoughts. Psychosis (साइकोसिस): A severe mental disorder where the person loses touch with reality , showing delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized thinking. 2. Major Types Neurosis Psychosis Anxiety Disorder Schizophrenia Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Bipolar Disorder (Mania/Depression) Phobia Delusional Disorder Depression (Mild) Psychotic Depression Somatoform Disorder Substance-induced Psychosis 3. Diagnostic Features Feature Neurosis Psychosis Reality Testing Intact Lost Insight Present Absent Hallucinations/Delusions Absent Present Personality Disintegration None Present Social Functioning Usually Maintained Impaired 4. Treatment Summary 🧩 Neurosis Treatment: Psychotherapy: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Supportive counse...