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Major symptoms
hallucinations, delusions, disorganized incoherent speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, negative symptoms such as reduced emotional expressiveness or avolition.
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To be classified as Schizophreniform Disorder, ___ of the symptoms must be present for _____ months.
two, between one and six
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How is Schizophreniform disorder distinguishable from Schiziphrenia?
There are two items.
- Duration: the total duration of the illness, including prodromal, active and residual phases, is at least 1 month but is less than 6 months.
- Functioning: there is a lack of criterion in this disorder requiring impaired social and occupational functioning. They may be present, but are not required for this diagnosis to be given.
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When can a diagnosis of Schizophreniform Disorder be made:
When an episode of the illness lasts between one and six months and the person has recovered, or if a diagnosis must be made during the illness and it has been present between one and six months; in this case it is provisional.
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