Assessment > Prognosis
Prognosis
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Individual dependent, no fixed rules
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Typically, brief psychotic disorder has a good prognosis and runs its course in less than 1 month.
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If symptoms last for more than 6 months, doctors might consider a more chronic relapsing remitting illness (e.g. Schizophrenia)
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The likelihood and frequency of relapses could related to a number of factors, such as:
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Illicit drug use,
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Antipsychotic medication non-compliance,
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Stress (psychological or social),
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No clear identifiable reason
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Factors such as individual motivation, psychosocial supports can make a huge difference
