📋Overview
Secondary psychosis refers to psychotic symptoms that arise as a direct consequence of an underlying medical condition, substance use, or medication effect, rather than a primary psychiatric disorder. It is a legacy term often used to distinguish psychosis caused by identifiable organic or external factors from primary psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. Modern clinical practice emphasizes identifying and treating the underlying cause to manage secondary psychosis effectively.
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