Early onset and bad prognosis is seen in:
Early onset and bad prognosis is seen in Disorganized / hebephrenic schizophrenia According to DSM 4, types of schizophrenia Paranoid schizophrenia Most common type Characterized by predominant positive symptoms Late onset and good prognosis Catatonic schizophrenia Predominant catatonic or motor symptoms Best prognosis out of other schizophrenia 1st line treatment - i.v lorazepam & electroconvulsive therapy Disorganized / hebephrenic schizophrenia Characterized by disorganized symptoms Early onset with bad prognosis Significant disorientation of personality Simple schizophrenia Predominant negative symptoms Worst prognosis of all types Post schizophrenic depression Max chance of suicidal attempt
Catatonic Schizophrenia
Hebephrenic Schizophrenia
Paranoid Schizophrenia
Simple Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders