26th April 2024

A 25-year-old woman has been experiencing persistent auditory hallucinations for the past six months.

A 25-year-old woman has been experiencing persistent auditory hallucinations for the past six months. She often hears two voices conversing with each other about her, making derogatory comments and threatening her safety. These experiences are causing her significant distress. Additionally, she expresses delusional beliefs that her thoughts are being broadcast on the radio, and she is convinced that television shows are sending her special messages. Her family reports that she has become increasingly withdrawn and neglectful of her personal hygiene. She has no history of substance abuse, and her medical history is unremarkable.

Which is the most likely diagnosis?