Clinical presentation of schizophrenia in youths
Abstract
Early-Onset Schizophrenia (EOS), e.g., with onset before the age of 18 years, is a complex and disabling psychiatric illness. While the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia focus on first-rank symptoms, hallucinations, delusions, catatonia and/or thought disorders, youths with EOS usually present with several years of various psychological problems. Other symptoms, such as signs of autism, depression, anxiety or ambivalence, frequently dominate the clinical presentation. The present review describes examples of typical mental health problems experienced by EOS patients.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Schizophrenia research and treatment
Mental Health and Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Ugeskrift for Læger
- Volume
- 188
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 1–7
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- DA