Schizophrenia Diagnosis Criteria:
Requirement: 2 or more active phase symptoms for at least one month.
Key Symptoms: Delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized behavior.
Active Phase Symptoms:
Delusions: False beliefs not based on reality.
Hallucinations: Sensing things that are not real.
Disorganized Speech: Incoherent or illogical speech.
Grossly Disorganized Behavior: Unpredictable or inappropriate actions.
Catatonic Behavior: Lack of responsiveness or excessive movement.
Negative Symptoms: Absence of normal behaviors or emotions
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