How is schizophrenia diagnosed?
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How is schizophrenia diagnosed?
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis is the process of assigning an evidence-based label to symptomology that a client presents with. In the case of mental health disorders, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders is the text used to determine a diagnosis.
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View this answerAccording to the DSM-5, schizophrenia is diagnosed by the presence of at least two or more symptoms for a significant portion of time during the...
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Chapter 11 / Lesson 8Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by psychotic symptoms and a break from reality. Get an overview of the definition, types, and causes of schizophrenia, explore the differences between positive and negative symptoms, and see how it develops within a person's mind.