Reactive Schizophrenia (Noun)
Meaning
Schizophrenia of abrupt onset and relatively short duration (a few weeks or months).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Researchers have identified reactive schizophrenia as a subtype of schizophrenia characterized by sudden onset and a short-lived duration.
- Reactive schizophrenia typically develops in response to a traumatic or extremely stressful event.
- The symptoms of reactive schizophrenia can be severe, but they usually resolve on their own within a few months.
- A diagnosis of reactive schizophrenia requires a comprehensive evaluation to rule out other potential causes of the symptoms.
- Reactive schizophrenia is relatively rare, accounting for only about 1-5% of all schizophrenia cases.