Acute psychotic disorder
Delusion, hallucination and disorganization symptoms like schizophrenia
Does not meet the duration criteria for diagnosis of schizophrenia
Preceded by STRESSOR [Stressful Life Event] and may be precipitated by Fever
ICD -10 [Acute & Transient Psychotic Ds]
DSM5
- [ if Duration < 1 Month Brief Psychotic Disorder
- Duration 1-6 Months – Schizophreniform Disorder]
Management
- Antipsychotics and Benzodiazepines