The schizophreniform disorder is characterized by symptoms similar to those of schizophrenia, but the association is ? 1 month, but <6 months.
A psychosis include symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking and speech, as well as bizarre and inappropriate motor behavior, demonstrating a loss of contact with reality.
The schizophreniform disorder is characterized by symptoms similar to those of schizophrenia, but the association is ? 1 month, but <6 months. A psychosis include symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking and speech, as well as bizarre and inappropriate motor behavior, demonstrating a loss of contact with reality. If they show up, schizophrenia will probably suspected. Psychosis due to substance abuse or a mental disorder must also be excluded. The distinction of a schizophreniform disorder of schizophrenia in a patient without psychotic symptoms based on the duration of symptoms. If symptoms or disability lasting longer than 6 months, the patient no longer meets the required diagnostic criteria for schizophreniform disorder, and the diagnosis is probably schizophrenia, although the acute psychosis in a psychotic mood disorder such as bipolar disorder or schizoaffective disorder can pass. Therefore, a long-term monitoring is often required for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment. Indicated include treatment with antipsychotics and supportive psychosocial care. After symptoms have resolved the drug treatment is continued for another 12 months and then gradually tapered off, is paying close attention to a recurrence of psychotic symptoms.