Characterized by mood and psychotic symptoms, with hallmark symptoms of depression, mood disorders, hallucinations, and delusion. For a diagnosis, the following criteria should be met:
- A significant mood episode is manifested
- Hallucination and delusions must be present in a time span of two weeks
- Drugs and medications should not be the precipitating factor for the symptoms.
Treatment and Management
- Cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce auditory verbal hallucinations
- Psychotherapy or Group Psychotherapy may provide insight
DSM-5
- Night eating syndrome: recurrently indulging in late-night binge-eating
- Insomnia
- Lack of organized speech and thought patterns
- Suicide Ideation
- Paranoia
- Neglect of hygiene and personal appearance.
- Difficulties in concentration
- Mood swings, range from one of melancholy to one of exuberance.
- Tendency for rapid, pressured speech
- Isolation in social settings