According to the DSM-5 (2013), the characteristic symptoms of schizophreniform disorder, such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, or negative symptoms, may present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period. Martin is a 21 year-old college student and he had psychotic symptoms, specifically delusions and hallucinations over the past few weeks. Martin’s family and friends have overheard him whispering in an agitated voice
The two diagnosis I considered after my first session with Caleb were Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophreniform Disorder. Caleb clearly displayed deficits in both social communication and social interaction during our session. Caleb was so socially withdrawn, that his mother, Nina, was the person I communicated with throughout the entirety of our session. Caleb occasionally mumbled responses to some of the questions; his answers ranged from “yes”, “no” to “I don’t know”, although he mumbled thank
vast harm in cognition that place intense limitations on functional recovery (Eack 1). Schizophrenic disorders normally are shown in adolescents or early adulthood and tend to occur in reclusive, isolated individuals ( Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia 2). Because schizophrenia is such a problem in society and families, something should be done to help patients and families cope with this disorder (Jungbauer 605). Schizophrenia not only affects the patient , but also the family and community . Schizophrenia
Brooke Renegar PSYC 2331 Professor Shelton Schizophreniform Disorder Schizophreniform is a very complex mental disorder that is developed from Schizophrenia. The duration of Schizophreniform is what sets this disorder apart from Schizophrenia. While Schizophreniform is a breakdown of Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform typically lasts between 1-6 months. Similar to Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform is characterized as a form of “psychosis” as to where an individual is unable to convey what is genuine from
hallucinations, disorganized thinking, abnormal motor behavior, negative symptoms and are also referenced as psychotic symptoms as well. In addition, the presence of the different symptoms often become the indications of some type of a schizophrenia spectrum disorder depending on the severity, duration and complexity of the symptoms. A person diagnosed with schizophrenia typically struggles with cognitive, behavioral and emotional, occupational and social dysfunction. The essential features of schizophrenia
a bit difficult to specify a specific disorder to accurately diagnose Etta, because the video does not denote time frame and how long these symptoms occur or lasted. One thing is for certain Etta does show symptoms as denoted above; delusion hallucination, disturbed behavior, catatonia and paranoia. If I had to select a disorder from Chapter 6 that would best describe Etta's condition I would say Schizophreniform Disorder. I chose Schizophreniform Disorder, because Etta believed her thoughts were
cause one to believe their actions are just and normal, while being outlandish to the majority of onlookers. Prince Hamlet is the epitome of the damage a traumatic experience could trigger in oneself. To start, Hamlet has signs of two different disorders plaguing his mind.
It is perhaps one of the most misunderstood psychological disorder even among psychologist. This is because it is pretty rare and new causes are being discovered continuously. Having the meaning of “split mind” creates an antithesis from what most people belief. Schizophrenia is not associated with split in personality or multiple personality. Instead the term refers to the splitting from reality that people with schizophrenia experience. Those patients diagnosed with schizophrenia have difficulties
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Mr. Evans meets all the criteria for a major depressive diagnosis, but considering the prevalence of hallucinations and delusions would suggest that he has the psychotic features. Mr. Evans also meets the criteria for a Schizophrenia diagnosis. He more strongly represents the criteria of major depressive though than he does the schizophrenia criteria. Both schizophreniform and schizoaffective disorder were considered for diagnosis, but the client
mental disorder which has strong symptoms like hallucinations or delusions. Psychoses are mostly occurring at the age of 12 to 29 and the same in both males and females. Symptoms divided into 3 categories; positive (hallucinations and delusions), negative (antisocial behaviors, lack of motivation and