A 24-year-old male is brought to the psychiatry outpatient department by his family members who report that he has become increasingly withdrawn, soc…

A 24-year-old male is brought to the psychiatry outpatient department by his family members who report that he has become increasingly withdrawn, socially isolated, and suspicious over the past 8 months. He believes that the television news anchors are broadcasting secret messages directly intended for him and that his thoughts are being broadcasted to others through the radio. He also exhibits disorganized speech and frequent inappropriate affect. According to the DSM-5 criteria, what is the minimum total duration of disturbance required to diagnose this patient with schizophrenia?