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Schizophrenia Diagnostic Criteria According to DSM

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This section describes the DSM approach to symptoms of schizophrenia employed by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. Also see the separate section on the ICD approach to schizophrenia.

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Schizophrenia

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The formal diagnosis of schizophrenia rests on these symptoms, which can be evaluated by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.

Schizophreniform Disorder

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The formal diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder rests on these symptoms, which can be evaluated by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

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Under the DSM approach, the formal diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder rests on these symptoms, which can be evaluated by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. Also see the separate section on personality disorders as classified in the ICD.