What are the ICD-11 criteria for schizophrenia?

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At least two of the following symptoms must be present for… one month or more. At least one of the qualifying symptoms should be from item a) through d) below:

a) Persistent delusions….

b) Persistent hallucinations….

c) Disorganized thinking….

d) Experiences of influence, passivity, or control i.e., the feeling that a person does not have complete control over their thoughts or actions.

e) Negative symptoms e.g., reduced speech or lack of emotion.

f) Grossly disorganized behavior that impedes goal-directed activity….

g) Psychomotor disturbances e.g.,catatonia or agitation....

The symptoms are not a manifestation of another medical condition (e.g., a brain tumor) and are not due to the effects of a substance or medication (e.g., corticosteroids) on the central nervous system, including withdrawal effects (e.g., from alcohol).^[1]

What are the ICD-11 criteria for schizophrenia?

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