Question: A 21-year-old male is brought to the outpatient psychiatric clinic by his parents. They report that for the past three months, he has become increasingly convinced that the local police are monitoring his movements through his laptop's webcam. He has stopped attending his college classes and was recently found talking to himself in his room. During the interview, the patient exhibits disorganized speech and admits to hearing a voice that "narrates his every move." He denies any history of depressed or elevated mood, and his toxicology screen is negative.
Based on the duration and presentation of his symptoms, which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? Need Assignment Help?
Question options:
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Brief Psychotic Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophreniform Disorder