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Calculated Shard: 75 (from laksa131)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa075.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/diagnosis/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/diagnosis/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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The earlier schizophrenia is treated, the better.\nThe GP will ask about your symptoms and check they're not the result of other causes, such as recreational drug use.\nCommunity mental health team\nIf a diagnosis of schizophrenia is suspected, the GP should refer you to your local community mental health team (CMHT).\nCMHTs are made up of different mental health professionals who support people with complex mental health conditions.\nA member of the CMHT team, usually a psychiatrist or a specialist nurse, will carry out a more detailed assessment of your symptoms. They'll also want to know your personal history and current circumstances.\nTo make a diagnosis, most mental healthcare professionals use a diagnostic checklist.\nSchizophrenia can usually be diagnosed by checking that a person has the symptoms associated with schizophrenia while also making sure they are not being caused by any other condition.\nRelated illnesses\nSometimes it might not be clear whether someone has schizophrenia. If you have other symptoms at the same time, a psychiatrist may have reason to believe you have a related mental illness, such as:\nbipolar disorder\n– people with bipolar disorder swing from periods of elevated moods and extremely active, excited behaviour (mania) to periods of deep depression; some people also hear voices or experience other kinds of hallucinations, or may have delusions\nschizoaffective disorder\n – this is often described as a form of schizophrenia because its symptoms are similar to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness in its own right; it may occur just once in a person's life, or come and go and be triggered by stress\nYou may also be assessed for \npost-traumatic stress disorder\n,\ndepression\n, \nanxiety\nand substance misuse.\nGetting help for someone else\nAs a result of their delusional thought patterns, people with schizophrenia may be reluctant to visit their GP if they believe there's nothing wrong with them.\nIt's likely someone who has had acute schizophrenic episodes in the past will have been assigned a care co-ordinator. If this is the case, contact the person's care co-ordinator to express your concerns.\nThey may also have written instructions with advice about what a friend or loved one can do if a person becomes unwell. This is sometimes called a crisis plan.\nIf someone is having an acute schizophrenic episode for the first time, it may be necessary for a friend, relative or another loved one to persuade them to visit their GP.\nIn the case of a rapidly worsening schizophrenic episode, you may need to go to the accident and emergency (A&E) department, where a duty psychiatrist will be available.\nIf a person who is having an acute schizophrenic episode refuses to get help, their nearest relative can request that a mental health assessment is carried out. The social services department of your local authority can advise how to do this.\nFind your local authority\n.\nIn severe cases, people can be compulsorily detained in hospital for assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act (2007).\nAfter diagnosis\nIf you or a friend or relative are diagnosed with schizophrenia, you may feel anxious about what will happen. You may be worried about the stigma attached to the condition, or feel frightened and withdrawn.\nIt's important to remember that a diagnosis can be a positive step towards getting good, straightforward information about the illness and the kinds of treatment and services available.\nDiagnosing children and young people\nChildren and young people with a first episode of schizophrenia should be referred urgently to a specialist mental health service.\nThis should be either children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS) for those aged up to 17, or an early intervention service for those aged 14 years or over, that includes a consultant psychiatrist with training in children and young people's mental health.\nFor more information, see the\nNational Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people\n.","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/schizophrenia\/diagnosis\/#maincontent)\n\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- Browse More\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n2. [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n3. [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n4. [Mental health conditions](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/)\n5. [Schizophrenia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/schizophrenia\/)\n\n[Back to Schizophrenia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/schizophrenia\/)\n\n# Diagnosis - Schizophrenia\n**There's no single test for schizophrenia and the condition is usually diagnosed after assessment by a specialist in mental health.**\n\nIf you're concerned you may be developing symptoms of schizophrenia, see a GP as soon as possible. The earlier schizophrenia is treated, the better.\n\nThe GP will ask about your symptoms and check they're not the result of other causes, such as recreational drug use.\n\n## Community mental health team\nIf a diagnosis of schizophrenia is suspected, the GP should refer you to your local community mental health team (CMHT).\n\nCMHTs are made up of different mental health professionals who support people with complex mental health conditions.\n\nA member of the CMHT team, usually a psychiatrist or a specialist nurse, will carry out a more detailed assessment of your symptoms. They'll also want to know your personal history and current circumstances.\n\nTo make a diagnosis, most mental healthcare professionals use a diagnostic checklist.\n\nSchizophrenia can usually be diagnosed by checking that a person has the symptoms associated with schizophrenia while also making sure they are not being caused by any other condition.\n\n## Related illnesses\nSometimes it might not be clear whether someone has schizophrenia. If you have other symptoms at the same time, a psychiatrist may have reason to believe you have a related mental illness, such as:\n\n- [**bipolar disorder**](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/bipolar-disorder\/) – people with bipolar disorder swing from periods of elevated moods and extremely active, excited behaviour (mania) to periods of deep depression; some people also hear voices or experience other kinds of hallucinations, or may have delusions\n- **schizoaffective disorder** – this is often described as a form of schizophrenia because its symptoms are similar to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness in its own right; it may occur just once in a person's life, or come and go and be triggered by stress\n\nYou may also be assessed for [post-traumatic stress disorder](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-old\/), [depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression\/), [anxiety](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/generalised-anxiety-disorder\/) and substance misuse.\n\n## Getting help for someone else\nAs a result of their delusional thought patterns, people with schizophrenia may be reluctant to visit their GP if they believe there's nothing wrong with them.\n\nIt's likely someone who has had acute schizophrenic episodes in the past will have been assigned a care co-ordinator. If this is the case, contact the person's care co-ordinator to express your concerns.\n\nThey may also have written instructions with advice about what a friend or loved one can do if a person becomes unwell. This is sometimes called a crisis plan.\n\nIf someone is having an acute schizophrenic episode for the first time, it may be necessary for a friend, relative or another loved one to persuade them to visit their GP.\n\nIn the case of a rapidly worsening schizophrenic episode, you may need to go to the accident and emergency (A\\&E) department, where a duty psychiatrist will be available.\n\nIf a person who is having an acute schizophrenic episode refuses to get help, their nearest relative can request that a mental health assessment is carried out. The social services department of your local authority can advise how to do this. [Find your local authority](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/find-local-council).\n\nIn severe cases, people can be compulsorily detained in hospital for assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act (2007).\n\n## After diagnosis\nIf you or a friend or relative are diagnosed with schizophrenia, you may feel anxious about what will happen. You may be worried about the stigma attached to the condition, or feel frightened and withdrawn.\n\nIt's important to remember that a diagnosis can be a positive step towards getting good, straightforward information about the illness and the kinds of treatment and services available.\n\n## Diagnosing children and young people\nChildren and young people with a first episode of schizophrenia should be referred urgently to a specialist mental health service.\n\nThis should be either children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS) for those aged up to 17, or an early intervention service for those aged 14 years or over, that includes a consultant psychiatrist with training in children and young people's mental health.\n\nFor more information, see the [National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people](http:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/CG155).\n\n## More in [Schizophrenia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/schizophrenia\/)\n- [Overview - Schizophrenia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/schizophrenia\/overview\/)\n- [Symptoms - Schizophrenia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/schizophrenia\/symptoms\/)\n- [Causes - Schizophrenia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/schizophrenia\/causes\/)\n- Diagnosis - Schizophrenia\n- [Treatment - Schizophrenia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/schizophrenia\/treatment\/)\n- [Living with - Schizophrenia](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/schizophrenia\/living-with\/)\n\nPage last reviewed: 13 April 2023   \n Next review due: 13 April 2026\n\n## Support links\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [COVID-19](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/covid-19\/)\n\n- [NHS App](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-app\/)\n- [Find my NHS number](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/find-nhs-number\/)\n- [View your GP health record](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/gps\/view-your-gp-health-record\/)\n- [View your test results](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/view-your-test-results\/)\n- [About the NHS](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/about-the-nhs\/)\n- [Healthcare abroad](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/)\n\n- [Other NHS websites](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-sites\/)\n- [Profile editor login](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/profile-editor-login\/)\n\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/about-us\/)\n- [Report an issue with the NHS website](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website)\n- [Accessibility statement](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/accessibility-statement\/)\n- [Our policies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/)\n- [Cookies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/choose-your-cookie-settings\/)\n\n© Crown copyright","attrs_readable_markdown":"**There's no single test for schizophrenia and the condition is usually diagnosed after assessment by a specialist in mental health.**\n\nIf you're concerned you may be developing symptoms of schizophrenia, see a GP as soon as possible. The earlier schizophrenia is treated, the better.\n\nThe GP will ask about your symptoms and check they're not the result of other causes, such as recreational drug use.\n\n## Community mental health team\nIf a diagnosis of schizophrenia is suspected, the GP should refer you to your local community mental health team (CMHT).\n\nCMHTs are made up of different mental health professionals who support people with complex mental health conditions.\n\nA member of the CMHT team, usually a psychiatrist or a specialist nurse, will carry out a more detailed assessment of your symptoms. They'll also want to know your personal history and current circumstances.\n\nTo make a diagnosis, most mental healthcare professionals use a diagnostic checklist.\n\nSchizophrenia can usually be diagnosed by checking that a person has the symptoms associated with schizophrenia while also making sure they are not being caused by any other condition.\n\n## Related illnesses\nSometimes it might not be clear whether someone has schizophrenia. If you have other symptoms at the same time, a psychiatrist may have reason to believe you have a related mental illness, such as:\n\n- [**bipolar disorder**](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/bipolar-disorder\/) – people with bipolar disorder swing from periods of elevated moods and extremely active, excited behaviour (mania) to periods of deep depression; some people also hear voices or experience other kinds of hallucinations, or may have delusions\n- **schizoaffective disorder** – this is often described as a form of schizophrenia because its symptoms are similar to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness in its own right; it may occur just once in a person's life, or come and go and be triggered by stress\n\nYou may also be assessed for [post-traumatic stress disorder](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-old\/), [depression](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression\/), [anxiety](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/generalised-anxiety-disorder\/) and substance misuse.\n\n## Getting help for someone else\nAs a result of their delusional thought patterns, people with schizophrenia may be reluctant to visit their GP if they believe there's nothing wrong with them.\n\nIt's likely someone who has had acute schizophrenic episodes in the past will have been assigned a care co-ordinator. If this is the case, contact the person's care co-ordinator to express your concerns.\n\nThey may also have written instructions with advice about what a friend or loved one can do if a person becomes unwell. This is sometimes called a crisis plan.\n\nIf someone is having an acute schizophrenic episode for the first time, it may be necessary for a friend, relative or another loved one to persuade them to visit their GP.\n\nIn the case of a rapidly worsening schizophrenic episode, you may need to go to the accident and emergency (A\\&E) department, where a duty psychiatrist will be available.\n\nIf a person who is having an acute schizophrenic episode refuses to get help, their nearest relative can request that a mental health assessment is carried out. The social services department of your local authority can advise how to do this. [Find your local authority](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/find-local-council).\n\nIn severe cases, people can be compulsorily detained in hospital for assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act (2007).\n\n## After diagnosis\nIf you or a friend or relative are diagnosed with schizophrenia, you may feel anxious about what will happen. You may be worried about the stigma attached to the condition, or feel frightened and withdrawn.\n\nIt's important to remember that a diagnosis can be a positive step towards getting good, straightforward information about the illness and the kinds of treatment and services available.\n\n## Diagnosing children and young people\nChildren and young people with a first episode of schizophrenia should be referred urgently to a specialist mental health service.\n\nThis should be either children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS) for those aged up to 17, or an early intervention service for those aged 14 years or over, that includes a consultant psychiatrist with training in children and young people's mental health.\n\nFor more information, see the [National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people](http:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/CG155).","meta_canonical":null}

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URL	https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/diagnosis/
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Boilerpipe Text	There's no single test for schizophrenia and the condition is usually diagnosed after assessment by a specialist in mental health. If you're concerned you may be developing symptoms of schizophrenia, see a GP as soon as possible. The earlier schizophrenia is treated, the better. The GP will ask about your symptoms and check they're not the result of other causes, such as recreational drug use. Community mental health team If a diagnosis of schizophrenia is suspected, the GP should refer you to your local community mental health team (CMHT). CMHTs are made up of different mental health professionals who support people with complex mental health conditions. A member of the CMHT team, usually a psychiatrist or a specialist nurse, will carry out a more detailed assessment of your symptoms. They'll also want to know your personal history and current circumstances. To make a diagnosis, most mental healthcare professionals use a diagnostic checklist. Schizophrenia can usually be diagnosed by checking that a person has the symptoms associated with schizophrenia while also making sure they are not being caused by any other condition. Related illnesses Sometimes it might not be clear whether someone has schizophrenia. If you have other symptoms at the same time, a psychiatrist may have reason to believe you have a related mental illness, such as: bipolar disorder – people with bipolar disorder swing from periods of elevated moods and extremely active, excited behaviour (mania) to periods of deep depression; some people also hear voices or experience other kinds of hallucinations, or may have delusions schizoaffective disorder – this is often described as a form of schizophrenia because its symptoms are similar to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness in its own right; it may occur just once in a person's life, or come and go and be triggered by stress You may also be assessed for post-traumatic stress disorder , depression , anxiety and substance misuse. Getting help for someone else As a result of their delusional thought patterns, people with schizophrenia may be reluctant to visit their GP if they believe there's nothing wrong with them. It's likely someone who has had acute schizophrenic episodes in the past will have been assigned a care co-ordinator. If this is the case, contact the person's care co-ordinator to express your concerns. They may also have written instructions with advice about what a friend or loved one can do if a person becomes unwell. This is sometimes called a crisis plan. If someone is having an acute schizophrenic episode for the first time, it may be necessary for a friend, relative or another loved one to persuade them to visit their GP. In the case of a rapidly worsening schizophrenic episode, you may need to go to the accident and emergency (A&E) department, where a duty psychiatrist will be available. If a person who is having an acute schizophrenic episode refuses to get help, their nearest relative can request that a mental health assessment is carried out. The social services department of your local authority can advise how to do this. Find your local authority . In severe cases, people can be compulsorily detained in hospital for assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act (2007). After diagnosis If you or a friend or relative are diagnosed with schizophrenia, you may feel anxious about what will happen. You may be worried about the stigma attached to the condition, or feel frightened and withdrawn. It's important to remember that a diagnosis can be a positive step towards getting good, straightforward information about the illness and the kinds of treatment and services available. Diagnosing children and young people Children and young people with a first episode of schizophrenia should be referred urgently to a specialist mental health service. This should be either children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS) for those aged up to 17, or an early intervention service for those aged 14 years or over, that includes a consultant psychiatrist with training in children and young people's mental health. For more information, see the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people .
Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/diagnosis/#maincontent) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - Browse More 1. [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) 2. [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) 3. [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) 4. [Mental health conditions](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/) 5. [Schizophrenia](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/) [Back to Schizophrenia](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/) # Diagnosis - Schizophrenia There's no single test for schizophrenia and the condition is usually diagnosed after assessment by a specialist in mental health. If you're concerned you may be developing symptoms of schizophrenia, see a GP as soon as possible. The earlier schizophrenia is treated, the better. The GP will ask about your symptoms and check they're not the result of other causes, such as recreational drug use. ## Community mental health team If a diagnosis of schizophrenia is suspected, the GP should refer you to your local community mental health team (CMHT). CMHTs are made up of different mental health professionals who support people with complex mental health conditions. A member of the CMHT team, usually a psychiatrist or a specialist nurse, will carry out a more detailed assessment of your symptoms. They'll also want to know your personal history and current circumstances. To make a diagnosis, most mental healthcare professionals use a diagnostic checklist. Schizophrenia can usually be diagnosed by checking that a person has the symptoms associated with schizophrenia while also making sure they are not being caused by any other condition. ## Related illnesses Sometimes it might not be clear whether someone has schizophrenia. If you have other symptoms at the same time, a psychiatrist may have reason to believe you have a related mental illness, such as: - [bipolar disorder](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/bipolar-disorder/) – people with bipolar disorder swing from periods of elevated moods and extremely active, excited behaviour (mania) to periods of deep depression; some people also hear voices or experience other kinds of hallucinations, or may have delusions - schizoaffective disorder – this is often described as a form of schizophrenia because its symptoms are similar to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness in its own right; it may occur just once in a person's life, or come and go and be triggered by stress You may also be assessed for [post-traumatic stress disorder](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-old/), [depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression/), [anxiety](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/generalised-anxiety-disorder/) and substance misuse. ## Getting help for someone else As a result of their delusional thought patterns, people with schizophrenia may be reluctant to visit their GP if they believe there's nothing wrong with them. It's likely someone who has had acute schizophrenic episodes in the past will have been assigned a care co-ordinator. If this is the case, contact the person's care co-ordinator to express your concerns. They may also have written instructions with advice about what a friend or loved one can do if a person becomes unwell. This is sometimes called a crisis plan. If someone is having an acute schizophrenic episode for the first time, it may be necessary for a friend, relative or another loved one to persuade them to visit their GP. In the case of a rapidly worsening schizophrenic episode, you may need to go to the accident and emergency (A\&E) department, where a duty psychiatrist will be available. If a person who is having an acute schizophrenic episode refuses to get help, their nearest relative can request that a mental health assessment is carried out. The social services department of your local authority can advise how to do this. [Find your local authority](https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council). In severe cases, people can be compulsorily detained in hospital for assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act (2007). ## After diagnosis If you or a friend or relative are diagnosed with schizophrenia, you may feel anxious about what will happen. You may be worried about the stigma attached to the condition, or feel frightened and withdrawn. It's important to remember that a diagnosis can be a positive step towards getting good, straightforward information about the illness and the kinds of treatment and services available. ## Diagnosing children and young people Children and young people with a first episode of schizophrenia should be referred urgently to a specialist mental health service. This should be either children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS) for those aged up to 17, or an early intervention service for those aged 14 years or over, that includes a consultant psychiatrist with training in children and young people's mental health. For more information, see the [National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people](http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG155). ## More in [Schizophrenia](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/) - [Overview - Schizophrenia](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/overview/) - [Symptoms - Schizophrenia](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/symptoms/) - [Causes - Schizophrenia](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/causes/) - Diagnosis - Schizophrenia - [Treatment - Schizophrenia](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/treatment/) - [Living with - Schizophrenia](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/living-with/) Page last reviewed: 13 April 2023 Next review due: 13 April 2026 ## Support links - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [COVID-19](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/) - [NHS App](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/) - [Find my NHS number](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/) - [View your GP health record](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record/) - [View your test results](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/view-your-test-results/) - [About the NHS](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/) - [Healthcare abroad](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/) - [Other NHS websites](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-sites/) - [Profile editor login](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/profile-editor-login/) - [About us](https://www.nhs.uk/about-us/) - [Report an issue with the NHS website](https://www.nhs.uk/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website) - [Accessibility statement](https://www.nhs.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Our policies](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/) - [Cookies](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/choose-your-cookie-settings/) © Crown copyright
Readable Markdown	There's no single test for schizophrenia and the condition is usually diagnosed after assessment by a specialist in mental health. If you're concerned you may be developing symptoms of schizophrenia, see a GP as soon as possible. The earlier schizophrenia is treated, the better. The GP will ask about your symptoms and check they're not the result of other causes, such as recreational drug use. ## Community mental health team If a diagnosis of schizophrenia is suspected, the GP should refer you to your local community mental health team (CMHT). CMHTs are made up of different mental health professionals who support people with complex mental health conditions. A member of the CMHT team, usually a psychiatrist or a specialist nurse, will carry out a more detailed assessment of your symptoms. They'll also want to know your personal history and current circumstances. To make a diagnosis, most mental healthcare professionals use a diagnostic checklist. Schizophrenia can usually be diagnosed by checking that a person has the symptoms associated with schizophrenia while also making sure they are not being caused by any other condition. ## Related illnesses Sometimes it might not be clear whether someone has schizophrenia. If you have other symptoms at the same time, a psychiatrist may have reason to believe you have a related mental illness, such as: - [bipolar disorder](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/bipolar-disorder/) – people with bipolar disorder swing from periods of elevated moods and extremely active, excited behaviour (mania) to periods of deep depression; some people also hear voices or experience other kinds of hallucinations, or may have delusions - schizoaffective disorder – this is often described as a form of schizophrenia because its symptoms are similar to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness in its own right; it may occur just once in a person's life, or come and go and be triggered by stress You may also be assessed for [post-traumatic stress disorder](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-old/), [depression](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression/), [anxiety](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/generalised-anxiety-disorder/) and substance misuse. ## Getting help for someone else As a result of their delusional thought patterns, people with schizophrenia may be reluctant to visit their GP if they believe there's nothing wrong with them. It's likely someone who has had acute schizophrenic episodes in the past will have been assigned a care co-ordinator. If this is the case, contact the person's care co-ordinator to express your concerns. They may also have written instructions with advice about what a friend or loved one can do if a person becomes unwell. This is sometimes called a crisis plan. If someone is having an acute schizophrenic episode for the first time, it may be necessary for a friend, relative or another loved one to persuade them to visit their GP. In the case of a rapidly worsening schizophrenic episode, you may need to go to the accident and emergency (A\&E) department, where a duty psychiatrist will be available. If a person who is having an acute schizophrenic episode refuses to get help, their nearest relative can request that a mental health assessment is carried out. The social services department of your local authority can advise how to do this. [Find your local authority](https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council). In severe cases, people can be compulsorily detained in hospital for assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act (2007). ## After diagnosis If you or a friend or relative are diagnosed with schizophrenia, you may feel anxious about what will happen. You may be worried about the stigma attached to the condition, or feel frightened and withdrawn. It's important to remember that a diagnosis can be a positive step towards getting good, straightforward information about the illness and the kinds of treatment and services available. ## Diagnosing children and young people Children and young people with a first episode of schizophrenia should be referred urgently to a specialist mental health service. This should be either children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS) for those aged up to 17, or an early intervention service for those aged 14 years or over, that includes a consultant psychiatrist with training in children and young people's mental health. For more information, see the [National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines on psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people](http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG155).
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