This condition involves a sudden, short-term episode of psychotic behavior, such as delusions or hallucinations. By definition, the episode lasts at least one day but less than one month, with an eventual full return to the previous level of functioning. It is often a response to a very stressful event.

Common Symptoms or Things to Look Out For:

• Presence of one or more of the following symptoms: Delusions, Hallucinations, Disorganized speech, Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior.
• Duration of an episode of the disturbance is at least 1 day but less than 1 month, with eventual full return to premorbid level of functioning.
• Can occur with or without marked stressors, or with postpartum onset.