A person reports hearing voices at night that repeat his name.He has a very short attention span and makes up words that have no meaning,so it is difficult to have a conversation with him.How long would these symptoms have to be present before the diagnosis of schizophrenia would be made?

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The diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia require the symptoms to be present for at least 6 months before a diagnosis can be made. In addition to the presence of hallucinations (hearing voices) and disorganized speech, there are other symptoms and criteria that must be met for a diagnosis of schizophrenia. A diagnosis would typically be made by a mental health professional after a thorough evaluation and assessment.

A Person Reports Hearing Voices at Night That Repeat His