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Schizoaffective disorder is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal thought processes and an unstable mood. [ 4][ 5] This diagnosis requires symptoms of both schizophrenia ( psychosis) and a mood disorder: either bipolar disorder or depression. [ 4][ 5] The main criterion is the presence of psychotic symptoms for at least two weeks without ...
Bipolar I disorder (BD-I; pronounced "type one bipolar disorder") is a type of bipolar spectrum disorder characterized by the occurrence of at least one manic episode, with or without mixed or psychotic features. [ 1] Most people also, at other times, have one or more depressive episodes. [ 2] Typically, these manic episodes can last at least 7 ...
ICD-10 Description DSM-IV-TR Equivalent Paranoid (F20.0 Delusions and hallucinations are present but thought disorder, disorganized behavior, and affective flattening are not prominent. Paranoid type (295.3) Hebephrenic (F20.1) Thought disorder and flat affect are present together. Disorganized type (295.1) Catatonic (F20.2)
Schizotypal personality disorder (StPD or SPD), also known as schizotypal disorder, is a cluster A personality disorder. [4] [5] The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) classification describes the disorder specifically as a personality disorder characterized by thought disorder, paranoia, a characteristic form of social anxiety, derealization, transient psychosis, and ...
Schizophrenia is a primary psychotic disorder, whereas, bipolar disorder is a primary mood disorder which can also involve psychosis. Both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are characterized as critical psychiatric disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fifth edition (DSM-5). [ 1]
Schizophreniform disorder is a type of mental illness that is characterized by psychosis and closely related to schizophrenia.Both schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), have the same symptoms and essential features except for two differences: the level of functional impairment and the duration of symptoms.
Anti-depressants, anti-psychotics. Psychotic depression, also known as depressive psychosis, is a major depressive episode that is accompanied by psychotic symptoms. [ 3] It can occur in the context of bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder. [ 3] It can be difficult to distinguish from schizoaffective disorder, a diagnosis that requires ...
Post-traumatic organic. v. t. e. Schizoid personality disorder ( / ˈskɪtsɔɪd, ˈskɪdzɔɪd, ˈskɪzɔɪd /, often abbreviated as SzPD or ScPD) is a personality disorder characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, [ 9] a tendency toward a solitary or sheltered lifestyle, secretiveness, emotional coldness, detachment, and ...