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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World Patients:
Sex Ratio: M; W2
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Symptoms: Brief symptoms-delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech or behavior; catatonic (rigid muscles, poor speech)
Progression:
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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4 CURRENT ARTICLES
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The world-wide medical research
reports chosen for each diagnosis
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- A Cross-sectional Study of the Length of Stay of Persons with Mental Illnesses and Revenue to a Government Tertiary Neuropsychiatric Hospital Under Ayushman Bharatby None Deepa Ps on January 28, 2025
CONCLUSIONS: The minimum and maximum LOS varied 70-fold, and there was a significant difference between different PMIs based on their clinical diagnosis. ABAK paid ₹3,488-12,750 per PMI for their treatment. Further research is needed to determine the variables influencing the LOS and the cost to the implementing agency.
- Treatment of delusional ideas: Analyzing the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapeutic methodsby Olha Zahariichuk on January 28, 2025
CONCLUSION: Conclusions: The management of delusions requires combined pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Cognitive therapy combined with antipsychotics has a significant beneficial role in improving delusions. Further randomized trials are required to properly estimate the efficacy of the available therapies and determine the first-choice therapy in patients with different categories of Schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
- Criminal Offending and Incarceration in United States Adults With Early Phase Psychosis and Comorbid Substance Use Disorderby Kyle D Webster on January 27, 2025
CONCLUSIONS: These data highlight the high legal burden people experiencing EPP face and the need for future work to examine the risks incarceration places on this population. This work also shows the need for specialty care clinics managing EPP to be proficient in treating a dual diagnosis or the need to partner with an appropriate clinic.
- Young Adult Perspectives on Treatment Engagement and Family Communication During Psychosisby Bediha Ipekci on January 27, 2025
BACKGROUND: Fostering positive relationships with mental health professionals and involving family in treatment can reduce untreated psychosis duration and prevent dropout.