Social work exam prep continues… Text from the Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders; answer there or in comments.
[THIS DX] is a short-term, time-limited disorder. An individual with [THIS DX] has experienced at least one of the major symptoms of psychosis for less than one month. Hallucinations , delusions , strange bodily movements or lack of movements (catatonic behavior), peculiar speech and bizarre or markedly inappropriate behavior are all classic psychotic symptoms that may occur in [THIS DX].
That diagnosis is…Brief Psychotic Disorder!
How’d you do?
what about schizophreniform?
I was actually going to answer Schizophreniform too.
Symptoms less than one month = Brief. One to six months = Schizophrenoform.
Wikipedia:
In schizophreniform disorder, the symptoms (including prodromal, active, and residual phases) must last at least 1 month but not more than 6 months, while in schizophrenia the symptoms must be present for a minimum of 6 months. If the symptoms have persisted for at least one month, a provisional diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder can be made while waiting to see if recovery occurs. If the symptoms resolve within 6 months of onset, the provisional qualifier is removed from the diagnosis. However, if the symptoms persist for 6 months or more, the diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder must be revised. The diagnosis of brief psychotic disorder may be considered when the duration of symptoms is less than one month.