U01.13.016 Schizophrenia spectrum disorders

Read the clinical case carefully and identify the duration and type of psychotic symptoms. Pay attention to the timeline — auditory hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech lasting more than 6 months indicate a chronic psychotic disorder. Note the presence of social withdrawal and blunted affect, which further help in distinguishing between schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, and…