Differences between

Neuroses
&
Psychoses
 NEUROSES
Mild functional neuro-psychical disorders that
manifest themselves in specific clinical
phenomena in the absence of psychical
phenomena.
Does not affect personality
The contact with reality is partially lost
Hallucinations and delusions are not present
Lower risk of self-harm
Obsessive-compulsive disorders, Somatoform
disorders, Depression and Post-traumatic disorders are
a few types of neurosis.
The causing factor for neurosis are biological, socio-
psychic climate, psychological, pedagogical, and
socio-economic.
The treatment is usually psychological and medicines
can also be prescribed
PSYCHOSES
A severe mental illness characterized by loss of contact
with reality and relationship with other people causing
social maladaptation.
Affects Personality
The contact with the reality is completely lost
Hallucinations and delusions are present
Higher risk of self-harm
Schizophrenia and delusions disorders are few types of
Psychoses
The causing factors for Psychoses are genetic,
biochemical and environmental
Psychoses is treated by antipsychotic medicines,
psychological therapy, social support