Classification of schizophrenia- diagnostic manuals Flashcards
1
Q
What is schizophrenia
A
Mental disorder
-type of psychosis
-loses though with reality and has significant impairment to thoughts and emotions
2
Q
What % of population does sz affect?
A
1%
3
Q
What age is diagnosis?
A
15-35
4
Q
Age of onset
A
Men- 15-24
Women- 25-35
5
Q
What are most common symptoms
A
Hallucinations and delusions
6
Q
What are the most popular diagnostic manuals used to diagnose disorders
A
DSM-5: USA
ICD-11: who
7
Q
DSM-5 criteria for Sz:
A
-characteristic symptoms (2 or more present in 1 month)
-social/ occupational dysfunction
-duration (persistent for 6 months)
8
Q
ICD-11 criteria for Sz:
A
-at least 2 of symptoms present for 1 month
-persistent delusions
-persistent hallucinations
-disorganised thinking
