People who show features of schizophrenia for one to six months, and whose daily life functioning is not yet greatly impaired, may have

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These symptoms may indicate schizophreniform disorder. It is a type of psychosis that is characterized by symptoms of schizophrenia but lasts less than six months. It is a temporary diagnosis intended to be used for those with symptoms that are not severe enough to qualify for a diagnosis of schizophrenia but are not brief or mild enough to be diagnosed as brief reactive psychosis. A and B are incorrect as schizophrenia is not considered mild or moderate, and D is incorrect as affective disorders refer to mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.

People Who Show Features of Schizophrenia for One to Six