residual schizophrenia
mental disorder
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- In schizophrenia: Schizophrenia subtypes
The residual subtype is typically distinguished by the lack of distinct features that define the other types and is considered a less severe diagnosis. Individuals diagnosed with the residual type generally have a history of schizophrenia but have reduced psychotic symptoms.
Read More - In mental disorder: Clinical features
Moreover, the residual type, in which the major symptoms had abated, was a less severe diagnosis. Distinguishing between the different types clinically, however, was limited by poor validity and low reliability of existing diagnostic criteria. DSM-5 encouraged clinicians to assess patients based on symptom severity.
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