schizophreniform disorder

Clinical manfestations: - clinical manifestations that are similar to those of schizophrenia but with a shorter duration of symptoms (< 6 months) - psychotic symptoms 1-6 months - negative symptoms - flat affect, alogia, anhedonia - cognitive impairment - memory impairment, inattention, impaired concentration - mood symptoms (not required) - depression & anxiety may be noted - functional impairment - deterioration of social, occupational & academic functioning Differential diagnosis: - mood disorder - substance abuse

References

Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1146