In this Article

• What are the symptoms of brief psychotic disorder?
• What causes brief psychotic disorder?
• How common is brief psychotic disorder?
• How is brief psychotic disorder diagnosed?
• How is brief psychotic disorder treated?
• What is the outlook for people with brief psychotic disorder?
• Can brief psychotic disorder be prevented?
• Brief Psychotic Disorder Glossary
• Brief Psychotic Disorder Index

What Is the Outlook for People with Brief Psychotic Disorder?

Brief psychotic disorder, by definition, lasts for less than one month, after which most people recover fully. Some people, however, may have recurrent episodes of psychotic symptoms, but this is rare.

Can Brief Psychotic Disorder Be Prevented?

There is no known way to prevent brief psychotic disorder. However, early diagnosis and treatment can help decrease the disruption to the person's life, family and friendships.

Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology.

Edited by Amal Chakraburtty, MD, on February 1, 2007.

Edited by Cynthia Dennison Haines, MD, on July 1, 2005.

Portions of this page © The Cleveland Clinic 2000-2005

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