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Is schizophrenia an official diagnosis?
Yes, schizophrenia is an official diagnosis in the DSM-IV-TR and the ICD-10, as well as being accepted as an official diagnosis by most clinicians.
What is Brians probable diagnosis?
disorganized schizophrenia (A+)
What is the criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia?
the criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia is that a patient be continuously ill for at least six months, and that there be one psychotic phase followed by one residual phase of odd behavior
How are autism and schizophrenia connected?
Autism and schizophrenia are not connected at all. In fact, it has been scientifically demonstrated that if you have an allele for schizophrenia you are less likely to have autism.
What has the author Margaret O Strahl written?
Margaret O. Strahl has written: 'Masked schizophrenia, diagnosis and a unified method of treatment' -- subject(s): Diagnosis, Latent Schizophrenia, Schizotypal personality disorder, Therapy
What has the author Mary Boyle written?
Mary. Boyle has written: 'Schizophrenia' -- subject(s): Schizophrenia, Diagnosis, History 'Aesop redivivus' 'A strategic framework for ICT'
Is paranoid personality disorder formed of mild paranoid schizophrenia?
Paranoid Personality Disorder is a diagnosis in itself .. it has nothing to do with Paranoid Schizophrenia.. Paranoid Schizophrenia is a mental ILLNESS and Paranoid Personality Disorder is a DISORDER! mental illnesses are treatable with medication... mental DISORDERS are not treatable with any type of medication. both are seperate diagnosis`s of their own
How can people better understand schizophrenia?
The best way to better understand schizophrenia is to get to know someone who is coping with that diagnosis. It is very likely that someone in your circle of acquaintances has personal experience with some form of schizophrenia or a related mental illness.
What has the author Refaat Mahfouz Mahmoud written?
Refaat Mahfouz Mahmoud has written: 'Cross-national study of the symptomatology of schizophrenia' -- subject(s): Cross-cultural studies, Diagnosis, Schizophrenia
Per the DSM-IV diagnosis of schizophrenia can be made after symptoms have continued for how long?
One month or more.
Is split personality disorder used today for a diagnosis?
In the mental world today it is not considered a viable diagnosis. It is very hard to identify and is now called dissociative disorder. Most are diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Too much of this neurotransmitter can cause schizophrenia?
An over-abundance of dopamine is thought to contribute to the development of schizophrenia.
