Schizophreniform disorder includes symptoms identical to schizophrenia but is differentiated by its duration. An episode of the disorder lasts at least one month but less than six months. If symptoms persist beyond six months, the diagnosis is often changed to schizophrenia. Early and effective treatment is key.

Common Symptoms or Things to Look Out For:

• Two or more of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period: Delusions, Hallucinations, Disorganized speech, Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, Negative symptoms.
• An episode of the disorder lasts at least 1 month but less than 6 months.