Symptoms & Duration
Which disorder lasts less than one month and often follows a major stressor?
Brief Psychotic Disorder
Name one of the three core symptoms required for all schizophrenia-spectrum disorders.
Delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech.
What is the first-line treatment for schizophrenia-spectrum disorders?
Antipsychotic medication.
Which population is overdiagnosed with schizophrenia in the U.S.?
Black Americans
I believe my neighbor is in love with me and have thought this for months, but I live normally otherwise. Who am I?
Delusional Disorder.
Which disorder lasts at least one month but less than six months?
Schizophreniform Disorder
What differentiates Schizophreniform Disorder from Schizophrenia?
Duration, less than six months.
True or False: Brief Psychotic Disorder always progresses to Schizophrenia.
False
Name one reason for the overdiagnosis of schizophrenia among Black individuals.
Cultural mistrust or expressive communication misinterpreted as paranoia.
I experienced hallucinations for three weeks after a traumatic car accident, but then I fully recovered. Who am I?
Brief Psychotic Disorder.
Which disorder requires six or more months of symptoms and functional decline?
Schizophrenia
In Brief Psychotic Disorder, what specifier indicates symptoms appear after extreme stress?
“With marked stressor(s)” or “brief reactive psychosis.”
Which disorder has the best prognosis if treated early and with good insight?
Schizophreniform Disorder
How can clinicians prevent cultural bias in diagnosis?
Use culturally competent assessments like the DSM-5 Cultural Formulation Interview.
My symptoms started two months ago — hallucinations, disorganized speech — but I’m still functioning. Who am I?
Schizophreniform Disorder
Which disorder involves psychotic symptoms plus a mood episode?
Schizoaffective Disorder
What distinguishes Schizoaffective Disorder from mood disorders with psychotic features?
Psychotic symptoms occur even without mood symptoms for at least two weeks.
What types of therapy are recommended alongside medication?
CBT, psychoeducation, family therapy, and social skills training.
True or False: Religious or spiritual beliefs should always be considered delusions.
False
I have mood swings and depression along with hallucinations, but my psychosis doesn’t always match my mood. Who am I?
Schizoaffective Disorder
Which disorder features non-bizarre delusions for at least one month, but otherwise normal functioning?
Delusional Disorder
In Delusional Disorder, what type of delusions are most common?
Non-bizarre delusions — situations that could occur in real life
Why is early intervention critical in Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorders?
It improves long-term functioning and reduces risk of chronic psychosis.
What principle from the Black Perspective focuses on community and collective responsibility?
Interdependence
I’ve had delusions and disorganized behavior for over a year, and my functioning has declined. Who am I?
Schizophrenia