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Relapse is a new psychotic episode after a period of at least one month with partial or complete recovery with no positive symptoms.

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Q: What is the definition of relapse in schizophrenia?
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Is schizophrenia a disease?

Schizophrenia is classified as a disorder by the DSM-IV-TR. This means that it is an abnormality in function. It may or may not be a disease depending on your definition of disease.


What type of schizophrenia is an inappropriate affective behavior?

This would probably be hebephrenic schizophrenia (also known as disorganized schizophrenia). However, all types of schizophrenia by definition have inappropriate affect. Hebephrenia is simply the most obvious and severe form that is based on an affective disorder.


What is the definition of disorganised schizophrenia?

Disorganized schizophrenia refers to a subtype of schizophrenia in which the patient suffers disorganized thought process, behavior, and emotions. Certain criteria have to be met according to the DSM (diagnositc and statistic manual for mental disorders).


What is the definition of relapse?

USUALLY, WHEN A PERSON HAS ACHIEVED SOME KIND OF ABSTINENCE, AND IS STARTING TO ENJOY SOME FORM OF RECOVERY, RELAPSE IS THE DANGER OF STARTING TO USE AGAIN. SOMETIMES, WHEN A PERSON USES AGAIN IT IS EVIDENT THAT HIS/HER BEHAVIOR HAD BEEN LEADING HIM/HER IN THAT DIRECTION WELL PRIOR TO ACTUALLY PICKING UP. THIS IS SOMETIMES KNOWN AS RELAPSE MODE. RELAPSE IS NOT ALWAYS THE END OF A PERSON CHANCES AT RECOVERY, IN SOME CASES IT IS THE KICK IN THE PANTS THAT AN ADDICT NEEDS TO REALLY START TO CHANGE.


Is Eminem still making CD's?

he relased relapse and relapse: refil and is expected to relase relapse 2 in febuary


When was Relapse Records created?

Relapse Records was created in 1990.


What is a sentence with relapse?

He thought he was getting better, until he had a relapse.


Why did Eminem name his album Relapse?

Eminem called his relapse album relapse because it is about him relapsing back to prescription drugs. its that simple.


What is the newest Eminem CD?

Relapse and will follow with relapse 2 "'i think''


When was Eminems album relapse released?

Relapse was released 19th of may this year but a new album called relapse refill has been released it has seven new tracks along with the original relapse tracks


Will relapse 2 songs be released after recovery?

relapse 2 was renamed recovery


When was Relapse EP created?

Relapse EP was created on 2002-10-21.