Clinical, biological and social characteristics associated with positive and negative symptomatology in schizophrenia and brief psychotic disorder

PSYCHOTIC DISORDER (Abstract): Psychotic disorders are prevalent mental health conditions that frequently go underdiagnosed, particularly in their early stages.During the pr odromal period, symptoms are frequently underestimated or misattributed.Materials and methods: We collected data from the "Socola" Institute of Psychiatry, gathering information from 392 patients hospitalized in 2023 and diagnosed with brief psychotic disorder or schi zophrenia.We analyzed classification by age group (20-40, 40-60, and 61 years old), rural or urban living environments, level of education, association with depression or anxiety u sing the Hamilton scales, presence of other psychiatric comorbidities, suicidal ideation or a ttempts, presence of inflammatory markers (ESR, CRP, and leukocytes), and the treatment plan.Conclusions: Our study provided a detailed demographic and clinical profile of p atients with brief psychotic disorders and schizophrenia at the "Socola" Institute.The findings highlight the importance of an integrated approach to assessment and management, emph asizing early identification of risk factors and implementation of preventive interventions to promote healthy living and prevent chronic disorders.