Schizophrenia

Two or more of the following symptoms present for a significant portion of time during a month period or less if successfully treated. The individual must have at least one of the 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd symptoms and 3 additional symptoms listed.

•    Delusions
•     Hallucinations
•     Disorganized speech ( frequent derailment or incoherence)
•     Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
•     Negative Symptoms (diminished emotional expression or avolition)
•     Interpersonal relations or self-care markedly affected

Continuous signs of disturbance persist for 6 months with at least 1 month of active symptoms during that time, with negative symptoms the rest of the time.

Does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of Schizoaffective or Bipolar.