Duration required for the diagnosis of acute and transient psychosis is
High-Yield Explanation
If symptoms are for less than 1 months, it is a transient psychotic disorder or brief psychotic disorder as per DSM. As per ICD 10, acute psychosis is less than 2 weeks duration. Reference: Kaplon and sadock, 11 th edition, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, pg no. 340