Mental health and dementiaQuestion 706 of 1700
Symptoms of psychosis must last at least how long to be called schizophrenia?
- One week
- Six months
- Three days
- One month
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Correct answer: Six months
Schizophrenia means psychosis symptoms for at least six months.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026