Schizophrenia
Continuous signs persist for at least 6 months, including at least 1 month of active-phase symptoms unless successfully treated.
Timing requirement
Duration
Continuous disturbance ≥6 months
1 wk1 mo6 mo1 yr2 yr
Timing in context
At least 2 core symptoms are required, and at least 1 must be delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech.
Sources and review
Last content review: August 21, 2026 · PsychDB ↗