Definitions
Etiology
Signs & Symptoms
Basic Treatment
100
This disorder is dominated by relatively stable, often paranoid delusions that are usually accompanied by hallucinations and perceptual disturbances.
What is paranoid schizophrenia?
100
This disorder's cause is unknown, and there is not much research due to the low prevalence (0.02%).
What is delusional disorder?
100
This disorder is characterized by general schizophrenia and the presence of movement disturbances such as stupor, waxy flexibility, mutism, echolalia, echopraxia, or repetitive movements.
What is catatonic schizophrenia?
100
This disorder is treated mainly by antipsychotics and psychotherapy.
What is psychotic disorder?
200
This disorder involves an abnormal perception of reality, paired with disturbances in a person's movement.
What is catatonic schizophrenia?
200
This disorder tends to run in families, and may be caused by stress, drug abuse, or major life changes.
What is psychotic disorder?
200
This disorder is characterized by a dysfunctional mood (depression, suicidal ideation, euphoria, or grandiosity) and the presence of schizophrenic symptoms, such as bizarre delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized thinking.
What is schizoaffective disorder?
200
This disorder is mainly treated by psychotherapy (which may be individual, group, or family therapy), antipsychotics, and neuroleptics.
What is paranoid schizophrenia?
300
This is a mental disorder that is characterized by a disconnection from reality.
What is psychotic disorder?
300
This disorder may be a psychotic response to severe anxiety.
What is schizoaffective disorder?
300
This disorder is characterized by either non-bizarre delusions that could occur in real life, or bizarre delusions that are completely implausible.
What is delusional disorder?
300
With psychotherapy, this disorder generally has a better prognosis than other schizophrenic disorders.
What is schizoaffective disorder?
400
This disorder is manifested by schizophrenic behaviors, with a strong element of symptomatology associated with mood disorders (depression or mania).
What is schizoaffective disorder?
400
This disorder may be caused by GABA deficiency or glutamate excess.
What is catatonic schizophrenia?
400
This disorder has paranoid delusions or hallucinations that may be about being spied on, plotted against, drugged, cheated on, etc. There is a perceived threat that is not actually real.
What is paranoid schizophrenia?
400
Benzodiazepines are the drug of choice for this disorder. Electroconvulsive therapy and NMDA are second and third-line treatment options.
What is catatonic schizophrenia?
500
This disorder is characterized by the presence of delusions that have been experienced by the individual for at least one month, but no other psychotic symptoms.
What is delusional disorder?
500
Risk factors for this disorder include family history, increased immune system activation, and exposure to toxins during pregnancy.
What is paranoid schizophrenia?
500
Symptoms of this disorder include anxiety, social withdrawal, delusions, hallucinations, and difficulty concentrating.
What is psychotic disorder?
500
This disorder is typically treated on an outpatient basis, with supportive therapy, social skills training, and management of coexisting health conditions.
What is delusional disorder?
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