mental health disorders
Schizophreniform Disorder
Introduction
Schizophreniform disorder causes Symptoms , but the symptoms last only 1 to 6 months. As in Schizophrenia , people with schizophreniform disorder have symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking and speech, and bizarre and inappropriate motor behavior (including catatonia) that indicate loss of contact with reality. (See also Because of this similarity, doctors carefully assess how long psychotic symptoms have been present. If they last longer than a month but resolve within 6 months after they begin, a schizophreniform disorder is diagnosed. However, doctors must rule out any temporary psychosis that might be the result of a or If psychotic symptoms persist longer than 6 months, Schizophrenia is the most likely diagnosis but some people instead develop People are treated with Antipsychotic Drugs and supportive psychosocial care. After symptoms resolve, drug treatment is continued for 12 months and then gradually tapered while the person is closely monitored for the return of psychotic symptoms. 