Why it fits
Stress-related, brief, state-dependent
Stress-related, brief, state-dependent
Inattention and fluctuation dominate. Psychotic content is often fragmented or changeable.
Separates the Psychosis / First-Episode Medical Psychosis group. It is not specific to Trauma- or personality-linked psychotic-like symptoms.
Applies to the Psychosis / First-Episode Medical Psychosis group — not specific to Trauma- or personality-linked psychotic-like symptoms
Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Psychosis / First-Episode Medical Psychosis group — not specific to Trauma- or personality-linked psychotic-like symptoms
Stress-related, brief, state-dependent
Severe self-harm, dissociation.
Applies to the Psychosis / First-Episode Medical Psychosis group.
Inattention and fluctuation dominate. Psychotic content is often fragmented or changeable.
Applies to the Psychosis / First-Episode Medical Psychosis group.
In older or medically unwell patients, assume delirium until proved otherwise Cannabis and stimulants can closely mimic primary psychosis Reassess once partially cleared Escalate early to medical/neurology review if red flags are present Consider MRI, EEG, CSF, and autoimmune testing when the syndrome is atypical Clarify positive symptoms, negative symptoms, cognition, and functional trajectory
Applies to the Psychosis / First-Episode Medical Psychosis group.
Neuroimaging (CT/MRI), EEG, Lumbar puncture / CSF studies
Applies to the Psychosis / First-Episode Medical Psychosis group.
None listed
Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.