stricken by Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that is characterized by at least 2 of the following symptoms, for at least one month: Delusions Hallucinations Disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence) Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior A set of three negative symptoms (a flattening of one s emotions, alogia, avolition; see below) Only one of the above symptoms is required to make the diagnosis of schizophrenia if the person s delusions are bizarre or if the hallucinations consist of a voice keeping up a running commentary on the person s behavior or thoughts, or two or more voices conversing with each other. Positive Symptoms Delusions Hallucinations Disorganized thinking Agitation Negative Symptoms Affective flattening The person s range of emotional expression is clearly diminished; poor eye contract; reduced body language Alogia A poverty of speech, such as brief, empty replies Avolition Inability to initiate and persist in goal-directed activities (such as school or work) Although the above symptoms must be present for at least one (1) month, there also needs to be continuous signs of the disturbance that persist for at least six (6) months. During this period, the signs of the disorder may be present in a milder form; for instance, as just odd beliefs or unusual perceptual experiences. During this 6 month period, at least two of the above criteria must be met, or only the criteria of negative symptoms must be present if even just in milder form. Onset of schizophrenia prior to adolescence is rare. The peak age at onset for the first psychotic episode is early- to mid-20s for males and late 20s for females. Though active symptoms typically do not emerge until an individual is in their 20s, oftentimes prodromal symptoms will precede the first psychotic episode, characterized by milder forms of hallucinations or delusions. For example, individuals may express a variety of unusual or odd beliefs that are not of delusional proportions (e.g., ideas of reference or magical thinking); they may have unusual perceptual experiences (e.g., sensing the presence of an unseen person); their speech may be generally understandable but vague; and their behavior may be unusual but not grossly disorganized (e.g., mumbling in public). Individuals with schizophrenia display large distress and impairments in various life domains. Functioning in areas such as work, interpersonal relations, or self-care must be markedly below the level achieved prior to the onset of the symptoms to receive the diagnosis (or when the onset is in childhood or adolescence, failure to achieve expected level of interpersonal, academic, or occupational achievement). Schizoaffective disorder and mood disorder with psychotic features must be considered as alternative explanations for the symptoms and have been ruled out. The disturbance must also not be due to the direct physiological effects of use or abuse of a substance (e.g., alcohol, drugs, medications) or a general medical condition. If there is a history of autistic disorder or another pervasive developmental disorder, the additional diagnosis of schizophrenia is made only if prominent delusions or hallucinations are also present for at least a month (or less if successfully treated). It is thought that 0.3% 0.7% of individuals appear to acquire schizophrenia, although there is reported variation by race/ethnicity, across countries, and by geographic origin for immigrants and children of immigrants. The sex ratio differs across samples and population. Hostility and aggression can be associated with schizophrenia, although spontaneous or random assault is uncommon. Aggression is more frequent for younger males and for individuals with a past history of violence, non-adherence with treatment, substance abuse, and impulsivity. It should be noted that the vast majority of persons with schizophrenia are not aggressive and are more frequently victimized than are individuals in the general population. Entry has been updated for DSM-5; diagnostic code 295.90. Types of Schizophrenia The old criteria in the DSM-IV divided schizophrenia by different types. Though this specification is no longer used in the updated DSM-5, they remain below for informational and historical purposes. A brief list of types of schizophrenia , according to DSM-IV: Paranoid schizophrenia a person feels extremely suspicious, persecuted, grandiose, or experiences a combination of these emotions. Disorganized schizophrenia a person is often incoherent but may not have delusions. Catatonic schizophrenia a person is withdrawn, mute, negative and often assumes very unusual postures. Residual schizophrenia a person is no longer delusion or hallucinating, but has no motivation or interest in life. These symptoms can be most devastating. APA Reference Bressert, S. (2017). Schizophrenia Symptoms. Psych Central . 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