Schizophreniform disorder refers to a mental disorder characterized by symptoms similar to those of schizophrenia, but with a shorter duration. It lasts for at least one month but less than six months.
Related terms
Schizophrenia: A chronic mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thinking, emotions, and behavior, lasting longer than six months.
Brief Psychotic Disorder: A condition similar to schizophreniform disorder but with an even shorter duration (less than one month).
Delusional Disorder: A mental illness where individuals hold false beliefs despite evidence to the contrary.