

During these prodromal or residual periods, the signs of the disturbance may be manifested by only negative symptoms or two or more symptoms listed in Criterion A present in an attenuated form (e.g., odd beliefs, unusual perceptual experiences).ĭ. This 6-month period must include at least 1 month of symptoms (or less if successfully treated) that meet Criterion A (i.e., active-phase symptoms) and may include periods of prodromal or residual symptoms. Duration: Continuous signs of the disturbance persist for at least 6 months. For a significant portion of the time since the onset of the disturbance, level of functioning in one or more major areas, such as work, interpersonal relations, or self-care, is markedly below the level achieved prior to the onset (or when the onset is in childhood or adolescence, there is failure to achieve expected level of interpersonal, academic, or occupational functioning).Ĭ. Social/occupational dysfunction: For a significant portion of the time since the onset of the disturbance, one or more major areas of functioning such as work, interpersonal relations, or self-care are markedly below the level achieved prior to the onset (or when the onset is in childhood or adolescence, failure to achieve expected level of interpersonal, academic, or occupational achievement).ī. Note: Only one Criterion A symptom is required if delusions are bizarre or hallucinations consist of a voice keeping up a running commentary on the person’s behavior or thoughts, or two or more voices conversing with each other.ī.

Negative symptoms (i.e., diminished emotional expression or avolition). negative symptoms (i.e., affective flattening, alogia, or avolition)ĥ. grossly disorganized or catatonic behaviorĥ. disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence)Ĥ. At least one of these must be (1), (2), or (3):ģ. Two (or more) of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period (or less if successfully treated).

Characteristic symptoms: Two (or more) of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period (or less if successfully treated):Ī. Disorder Class: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disordersĭisorder Class: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic DisordersĪ.
