Psikotisisme

Psikotisisme is an uncommon or nonstandard term, most often encountered in informal, cultural, or nonclinical contexts in Indonesian-language sources. It is not a recognized diagnostic category in major psychiatric manuals such as the DSM-5 or ICD-11, and its precise meaning can vary with usage.

Etymology and usage

The word appears to combine the element psiko- (from psyche, “mind”) with the suffix -isme (indicating an idea, tendency, or system). In practice, writers use it in different ways: as a loose synonym for psychosis or psychotic phenomena; as a translation or rendering of the psychological concept psychoticism (a personality dimension in some theoretical models); or metaphorically to describe extreme, irrational, or delusional attitudes in social or political critique.

Clinical and conceptual context

Clinically, psychosis refers to symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking and is part of defined psychiatric disorders. Psychoticism, in personality theory, denotes traits associated with aggressiveness, impulsivity, or detachment from reality, and is distinct from clinical psychosis. Because psikotisisme is not standardized, using precise clinical terms is recommended when discussing mental health to avoid confusion and stigma.

Criticism and caution

The term’s vague usage can perpetuate misunderstanding and stigma about mental illness. For accurate assessment or diagnosis, consultation with qualified mental health professionals and reference to established psychiatric classifications are advised.

Related topics

Psychosis; psychotic disorder; psychoticism; mental health stigma.