Schizophrenia

Question 1

DSM Criteria: Duration (2 parts)

Answer 1

6 months total including prodrome and residual phases. And at least 1 month criterion A (less if treated).

Question 2

DSM Criteria Functional (1)

Answer 2

One or more areas below normal level for a significant period of time

Question 3

DSM criteria: Mental Status(2/5)

Answer 3

2 or more of the following:
- Delusions ( only one required if bizarre)
-Hallucinations
-Disorganized speech
-Disorganized Behaviour
-Negative Symptoms
(Avolition, Blunted affect, poverty of thought)

Question 4

DSM criteria: Exclusion (4)

Answer 4

Medical
Substance
Mood Disorder, Schizoaffective
Developmental Disorder