Click here to view. Brief Psychotic Disorder Brief psychotic disorder is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech or behavior. Clinical Features Emotional turmoil and confusion are often present. Mood and affect may be labile. Onset is usually sudden.
Attentional deficits are common.
The disorder is rare, and younger individuals have a higher rate of illness, with the average age of The risk of suicide is increased in patients with this disorder, especially in young patients. Patients with personality disorders have a higher riskr.