The study aims to explore the psychological mechanisms that lead to the early development of psychosis and to identify associated risk factors.
Researchers examined 137 patients diagnosed with either paranoid schizophrenia or acute polymorphic psychotic disorder, using symptom assessment tools like PANSS and SOPS.
Key findings reveal significant diagnostic signs of the prodromal phase of psychosis, indicating that symptoms like social isolation, bizarre thinking, and emotional detachment are crucial for identifying individuals at risk for developing psychosis.