When Emily first started showing signs of mental illness,her family thought she had developed schizophrenia.However,Emily has since received a diagnosis of a personality disorder that shares many symptoms with schizophrenia.Which disorder is this MOST likely to be?

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Schizotypal personality disorder shares many symptoms with schizophrenia, including paranoia, odd beliefs and behaviors, and difficulty with social relationships. This disorder is often confused with schizophrenia, but it is a different diagnosis that is classified as a personality disorder rather than a psychotic disorder.

When Emily First Started Showing Signs of Mental Illness,her Family