Psych Question of the Day

Question

What are the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia?

Answer 1

The DSM-5 outlines the following criterion:

1. Two or more of the following (for at least a month), and at least one of them must either be 1,2 or 3.
2. delusions
3. hallucinations
4. disorganized speech
5. grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
6. negative symptoms (such as diminished emotional expression)

1. Impairment in one major area of functioning: work, interpersonal relations or self-care
2. Some signs of the disorder must last continuously for 6 months or more.
3. Schizoaffective disorder and bipolar or depressive disorder has been ruled out.

Also if the disturbance is not caused by a substance or another medical condition.

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

According to the DSM-5: If person has two or more core symptoms, one of which must be hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized speech for at least one month. The other core symptoms are gross disorganization and diminished emotional expression. Other DSM-5 criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia include:

1. Level of work, interpersonal relations or self-care is significantly below what it was before the start of symptoms.
2. Signs of disturbance that have lasted at least 6 months.
3. Schizoaffective disorder and depressive or bipolar disorder with psychotic symptoms have been ruled out.
4. The disturbance is not caused by substance abuse or another medical condition.