Virginia exhibits a variety of schizophrenic symptoms including delusions, auditory hallucinations, and disorganized speech. She has been symptomatic for a little more than 2 months. Virginia qualifies for a diagnosis of: schizophreniform disorder. brief psychotic disorder. schizoaffective disorder, manic type. schizophrenia.
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However, the duration of these symptoms is also important in diagnosing the specific type of disorder. Schizophrenia is typically diagnosed when these symptoms persist for 6 months or more. Schizoaffective disorder is diagnosed when there is a mood disorder Show more…
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