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DSM Quick Quiz: Name That Dx IV

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].

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4 comments to DSM Quick Quiz: Name That Dx IV

  • That diagnosis is…Brief Psychotic Disorder!

    How’d you do?

  • Anonymous

    what about schizophreniform?

  • Chelsea

    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.

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