ATPD in psychiatry stands for acute and transient psychotic disorder. It is a mental health condition characterized by the rapid onset of psychotic symptoms.
Understanding Acute and Transient Psychotic Disorder (ATPD)
Here's a breakdown of ATPD, according to ICD-10 (World Health Organization):
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Definition: ATPD is characterized by a sudden onset of psychotic symptoms.
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Key Symptoms: These symptoms include:
- Hallucinations
- Delusions
- Incomprehensible or incoherent speech
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Onset: The time from the first appearance of symptoms to the full manifestation of the disorder is no more than two weeks.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Acute and Transient Psychotic Disorder (ATPD) |
| Classification | Mental Health / Psychotic Disorder |
| Onset | Rapid (within 2 weeks) |
| Symptoms | Hallucinations, delusions, incoherent speech |
| Source | ICD-10 (World Health Organization) |
