PSYCH 2AP3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 32: Dsm-5, Psychosis, Stupor
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Other specified schizophrenia spectrum & other psychotic disorder. Unspecified schizophrenia spectrum & other psychotic disorder. At least 2 of the following during a 1 month period; 1 must be (1), (2), or (3): delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech (frequent derailment or incoherence) For much of the time, level of functioning in one or more areas is below that achieved before onset of symptoms. Signs of disturbance persist for at least 6 months, including 1 month of symptoms from list. Schizoaffective disorder and depressive or bipolar disorder with psychotic features have been ruled out. Disturbance not due to effects of a substance or to another medical condition. Disorder in form of content of thought. One"s beliefs and behaviours are controlled by some external factor. Does not see or understand that they have a personal problem, blame it on the outside world. One episode; full remission: 25% of cases.