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{{Infobox medical condition
| name                    = Brief psychotic disorder
| synonyms                = Brief reactive psychosis
| field                  = [[Psychiatry]]
| symptoms                = [[Delusions]], [[hallucinations]], [[disorganized speech]], [[disorganized behavior]]
| onset                  = Sudden
| duration                = Less than 1 month
| causes                  = [[Stress]], [[trauma]], [[genetic predisposition]]
| risks                  = [[Family history]] of [[psychotic disorders]], [[stressful life events]]
| diagnosis              = [[Clinical assessment]], [[DSM-5]] criteria
| differential            = [[Schizophrenia]], [[schizophreniform disorder]], [[bipolar disorder]]
| treatment              = [[Antipsychotic medication]], [[psychotherapy]]
| prognosis              = Good with treatment
| frequency              = Rare
}}
'''Brief Psychotic Disorder''' is a mental health condition characterized by sudden and temporary periods of [[psychotic]] symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech or behavior. These episodes typically last at least a day but less than a month, with an eventual return to the individual's normal level of functioning.
'''Brief Psychotic Disorder''' is a mental health condition characterized by sudden and temporary periods of [[psychotic]] symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech or behavior. These episodes typically last at least a day but less than a month, with an eventual return to the individual's normal level of functioning.
== Symptoms ==
== Symptoms ==
The primary symptoms of Brief Psychotic Disorder include:
The primary symptoms of Brief Psychotic Disorder include:
* '''[[Hallucination]]s''': Perceiving things that are not present. This can involve any of the senses, but hearing voices is the most common hallucination.
* '''[[Hallucination]]s''': Perceiving things that are not present. This can involve any of the senses, but hearing voices is the most common hallucination.
* '''[[Delusion]]s''': Holding false beliefs, despite evidence to the contrary.
* '''[[Delusion]]s''': Holding false beliefs, despite evidence to the contrary.
* '''[[Disorganized speech]]''': Speech that is not understandable or does not make sense.
* '''[[Disorganized speech]]''': Speech that is not understandable or does not make sense.
* '''[[Disorganized behavior]]''': Behavior that is not goal-directed and can be agitated or inhibited.
* '''[[Disorganized behavior]]''': Behavior that is not goal-directed and can be agitated or inhibited.
== Causes ==
== Causes ==
The exact cause of Brief Psychotic Disorder is unknown. However, it is often triggered by major stress or traumatic events. Some individuals may have a genetic predisposition to the disorder.
The exact cause of Brief Psychotic Disorder is unknown. However, it is often triggered by major stress or traumatic events. Some individuals may have a genetic predisposition to the disorder.
== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==
Diagnosis of Brief Psychotic Disorder is made based on a thorough psychiatric evaluation and detailed medical history. The [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]] (DSM-5), published by the [[American Psychiatric Association]], provides criteria for diagnosing this disorder.
Diagnosis of Brief Psychotic Disorder is made based on a thorough psychiatric evaluation and detailed medical history. The [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]] (DSM-5), published by the [[American Psychiatric Association]], provides criteria for diagnosing this disorder.
== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
Treatment for Brief Psychotic Disorder typically involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy. [[Antipsychotic medication]] is often used to manage symptoms, while [[cognitive behavioral therapy]] (CBT) can help individuals understand their symptoms and develop coping strategies.
Treatment for Brief Psychotic Disorder typically involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy. [[Antipsychotic medication]] is often used to manage symptoms, while [[cognitive behavioral therapy]] (CBT) can help individuals understand their symptoms and develop coping strategies.
== Prognosis ==
== Prognosis ==
The prognosis for Brief Psychotic Disorder is generally good, with most individuals experiencing a full recovery. However, some may go on to develop a more chronic psychotic disorder, such as [[schizophrenia]] or [[bipolar disorder]].
The prognosis for Brief Psychotic Disorder is generally good, with most individuals experiencing a full recovery. However, some may go on to develop a more chronic psychotic disorder, such as [[schizophrenia]] or [[bipolar disorder]].
== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Schizophrenia]]
* [[Schizophrenia]]
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* [[Psychosis]]
* [[Psychosis]]
* [[Mental health]]
* [[Mental health]]
[[Category:Mental health]]
[[Category:Mental health]]
[[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]]
[[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]]

Latest revision as of 02:15, 4 April 2025


Brief psychotic disorder
Synonyms Brief reactive psychosis
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior
Complications N/A
Onset Sudden
Duration Less than 1 month
Types N/A
Causes Stress, trauma, genetic predisposition
Risks Family history of psychotic disorders, stressful life events
Diagnosis Clinical assessment, DSM-5 criteria
Differential diagnosis Schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, bipolar disorder
Prevention N/A
Treatment Antipsychotic medication, psychotherapy
Medication N/A
Prognosis Good with treatment
Frequency Rare
Deaths N/A


Brief Psychotic Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by sudden and temporary periods of psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech or behavior. These episodes typically last at least a day but less than a month, with an eventual return to the individual's normal level of functioning.

Symptoms[edit]

The primary symptoms of Brief Psychotic Disorder include:

  • Hallucinations: Perceiving things that are not present. This can involve any of the senses, but hearing voices is the most common hallucination.
  • Delusions: Holding false beliefs, despite evidence to the contrary.
  • Disorganized speech: Speech that is not understandable or does not make sense.
  • Disorganized behavior: Behavior that is not goal-directed and can be agitated or inhibited.

Causes[edit]

The exact cause of Brief Psychotic Disorder is unknown. However, it is often triggered by major stress or traumatic events. Some individuals may have a genetic predisposition to the disorder.

Diagnosis[edit]

Diagnosis of Brief Psychotic Disorder is made based on a thorough psychiatric evaluation and detailed medical history. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association, provides criteria for diagnosing this disorder.

Treatment[edit]

Treatment for Brief Psychotic Disorder typically involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Antipsychotic medication is often used to manage symptoms, while cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help individuals understand their symptoms and develop coping strategies.

Prognosis[edit]

The prognosis for Brief Psychotic Disorder is generally good, with most individuals experiencing a full recovery. However, some may go on to develop a more chronic psychotic disorder, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

See also[edit]

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