Description of symptomatology and phenomenology of Acute and transient psychotic disorder: a one year Hospital based cross-sectional study

Abstract

Introduction: Acute and transient psychotic disorders (ATPDs) are characterized by the abrupt onset of psychotic symptoms within a two-week period, often triggered by stressors, and typically resolve within a few months. Despite their clinical significance, the prevalence of ATPD in the general population is not well-defined. Previous studies have shown varying symptom presentations, emphasizing the need for further investigation into ATPD's clinical features and diagnostic subtypes. Objectives 1. To describe the symptomatology and phenomenology in patients of acute and transient psychotic disorder. 2. To describe the diagnostic subtypes of ATPD.