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Schizophreniform Disorder
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Schizophreniform Disorder - Schizophreniform Disorder is characterized
by the presence of the symptoms of schizophrenia, including delusions,
hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized or catatonic behavior,
and negative symptoms. The disorder, including its prodromal, active, and
residual phases, lasts longer than 1 month but less than 6
months.PsychNet.UK.
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eMedicine: Schizophreniform Disorder - Schizophreniform disorder is
characterized by the presence of the criterion A symptoms of
schizophrenia, including delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech,
disorganized or catatonic behavior, and negative symptoms. The disorder,
including its prodromal, active, and residual phases, lasts longer than 1
month but less than 6 months.
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Schizophreniform Disorder, European Description - The ICD-10
Classification of Acute Schizophrenia-Like Psychotic Disorder - An acute
psychotic disorder in which the psychotic symptoms are comparatively
stable and fulfill the criteria for schizophrenia but have lasted for less
than 1 month. Some degree of emotional variability or instability may be
present, but not to the extent described in acute polymorphic psychotic
disorder. Mental Health.com
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The Merck Manual: Schizophreniform Disorder - A disorder with symptoms
that are identical to those of schizophrenia but last 1 to 6 mo.
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