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Schizophrenia spectrum and psychosis

Schizophreniform disorder

Schizophrenia-like symptoms (delusions, hallucinations, disorganization) lasting between one and six months.

Common signs

Sudden changes in the way of thinking or perceivingMistrust or strange ideasDifficulty functioning day to day

Tips

For you

  1. Urgent mental health consultation
  2. Support them without arguing about delusional ideas
  3. Avoid alcohol and drugs

For family and friends

  1. Keep the atmosphere calm and free of arguments
  2. Seek mental health care as soon as possible

When to ask for help

  1. If there is a risk to them or others: 112
  2. If they use drugs and get worse

Are you having a really hard time? If you're thinking of harming yourself, call 024 (free, 24 hours) or 112.

Warning signs

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1. For weeks they have been hearing or seeing things others don't perceive
2. Has persecutory or very strange ideas
3. Their speech has become confused
4. Behaves in a strange or disorganised way
5. Has stopped studying, working or socialising
6. Sleeps very little or very badly
7. Seems frightened or suspicious
8. The changes began less than six months ago

Free resources

Downloadable PDF sheetSigns, tips and resources to print or saveConfederación SALUD MENTAL ESPAÑA (Spanish mental health confederation)Free external resourceAll our free guidesFree resource from Clínica Vivaldi

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Reviewed by María Teresa Fernández Vicente, health psychologist and neuropsychologist (registration no. CV17304), in November 2026. Educational information prepared by the Clínica Vivaldi team based on the DSM-5-TR classification. It does not replace a professional assessment and cannot be used to diagnose.