Diagnosis information

Brief psychotic disorder

Core diagnostic criteria, specifiers, differential considerations, and documentation support in one open, scan-friendly view.

F23Psychotic DisordersLocal clinical reference

Criteria: 3 criteria, A–C
Specifiers: 5 specifiers
Differentials: 5 considerations
Severity specifier: Supported

Core diagnostic criteria

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A
Core criterion A
≥1 of: delusions; hallucinations; disorganised speech; grossly disorganised/catatonic behaviour
B
Core criterion B
Duration ≥1 day but <1 month, with full return to premorbid level of functioning
C
Core criterion C
Not better explained by mood disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, or medical condition/substances

Specifiers

With marked stressor(s): Onset in response to acute psychosocial stress.
Without marked stressor(s): Onset not linked to identifiable acute stress.
With postpartum onset: Onset during pregnancy or within four weeks postpartum.
With catatonia: Catatonic features present.
Severity (Mild / Moderate / Severe): Based on intensity of psychotic symptoms, behavioural disruption, and functional impairment.

Documentation support

Consistent with [Brief Psychotic Disorder] [specifier(s)]. Following an acute onset of symptoms lasting at least one day but less than one month, there have been delusions; hallucinations; disorganised speech; grossly disorganised behaviour; catatonic features, with an abrupt change from previous functioning. The presentation is further characterised by marked emotional turmoil; confusion or perplexity; fluctuation in affect; agitation or withdrawal, consistent with a short-lived psychotic episode. These symptoms have resulted in clinically significant distress or impairment, and full return to premorbid functioning is expected. The disturbance is not better explained by schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, mood disorders with psychotic features, substance intoxication or withdrawal, or a primary medical condition.

Adapt this supplied template to the assessment. It is not a substitute for diagnostic reasoning or local documentation requirements.

DSM-5 DiagnosisDSM-psy-brief-psychotic-disorderSupplied local catalogue

Diagnosis information

Brief psychotic disorder

Core diagnostic criteria, specifiers, differential considerations, and documentation support in one open, scan-friendly view.

F23Psychotic DisordersLocal clinical reference

Criteria: 3 criteria, A–C
Specifiers: 5 specifiers
Differentials: 5 considerations
Severity specifier: Supported

Core diagnostic criteria

All criteria are shown. No expand controls or hidden sections.

A
Core criterion A
≥1 of: delusions; hallucinations; disorganised speech; grossly disorganised/catatonic behaviour
B
Core criterion B
Duration ≥1 day but <1 month, with full return to premorbid level of functioning
C
Core criterion C
Not better explained by mood disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, or medical condition/substances

Specifiers

With marked stressor(s): Onset in response to acute psychosocial stress.
Without marked stressor(s): Onset not linked to identifiable acute stress.
With postpartum onset: Onset during pregnancy or within four weeks postpartum.
With catatonia: Catatonic features present.
Severity (Mild / Moderate / Severe): Based on intensity of psychotic symptoms, behavioural disruption, and functional impairment.

Documentation support

Adapt this supplied template to the assessment. It is not a substitute for diagnostic reasoning or local documentation requirements.

DSM-5 DiagnosisDSM-psy-brief-psychotic-disorderSupplied local catalogue