Prodrome in Psychiatry – An Epiphany

  • Shabika Paramathy Khajamohaideen Department of Psychiatry, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Kailash Sureshkumar Department of Psychiatry, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Shabeeba Z Kailash Department of Psychiatry, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Sivabackiya Chithiravelu Department of Psychiatry, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India.
Keywords: Prodrome, Psychiatry, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression

Abstract

Prodromal symptoms in mental disorders develop weeks to months, even years, before the onset of the disorder. Most individuals manifest at least one prodromal symptom and seek medical help, but often the diagnosis is missed unless they present with complete symptoms indicating the onset of illness. As early identification and intervention at the prodromal stage can decrease the intensity or delay the progression of illness, knowledge about prodrome is mandatory.

How to cite this article:
Khajamohaideen SP, Sureshkumar K, Kailash SZ, Chithiravelu S. Prodrome in Psychiatry - An Epiphany. Chettinad Health City Med J. 2023;12(1):95-100.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2278.2044.202315

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Published
2023-03-31