Brief Psychotic Disorder
Brief psychotic disorder is triggered by extreme stress, such as a traumatic accident or loss of a loved one. It is followed by a return to the previous level of function. The person may or may not be aware of the strange behavior. This condition most often affects people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.
Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: W027
Diagnosis: Brief Psychotic Disorder
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Sex Ratio: M; W2
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Symptoms: Brief symptoms-delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech or behavior; catatonic (rigid muscles, poor speech)
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Causes: can be theresponse to a significant stressor (death of a spouse or losing a job)
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Therapies: usually resolves spontaneously; estrogen flow may resume
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- Fahr's disease with neuropsychiatric symptoms and intermittent course: a case reportby Maryam Niksolat on May 17, 2024
Fahr's disease is a rare neurodegenerative disorder with brain calcifications and neuropsychiatric symptoms. It can have variable phenotypic expression and intermittent symptomatology, making diagnosis challenging. In this report, we describe a young female patient presenting with symptoms of psychosis and confusion, which could be indicative of a delirium superimposed on the cerebral vulnerability associated with Fahr's disease. Notably, about two years prior, she experienced multiple episodes...
- International Experience of Implementing Cognitive Remediation for People With Psychotic Disordersby Frances L Dark on May 17, 2024
CONCLUSIONS: CR is an effective intervention for the cognitive impact of schizophrenia. Programs can be implemented in diverse settings globally. Adaptations of CR centering upon the core components of effective CR therapy enhance outcomes and enable programs to integrate into diverse settings.
- Dementia in Rare Genetic Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Systematic Literature Reviewby Hadassa Kwetsie on May 17, 2024
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Knowledge of young-onset Alzheimer disease in adults with Down syndrome has greatly improved clinical care. However, little is known about dementia in rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders (RGNDs). In this review, a comprehensive overview is provided of reports on dementia and cognitive/adaptive trajectories in adults with RGNDs.
- Prevalence and correlates of depression, anxiety and trauma-like symptoms in Chinese psychiatric patients during the fifth wave of COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Hong Kongby Joe Kwun Nam Chan on May 17, 2024
CONCLUSIONS: Our results affirm increased vulnerability of psychiatric patients toward psychological distress during pandemic. An array of identified correlates facilitates early detection of high-risk psychiatric patients for targeted strategies to minimize pandemic-related negative psychological impact.