psychiatric

Schizoaffective disorder

Schizoaffective disorder is a mental disorder characterized by symptoms of both () and a mood disorder, either bipolar disorder or . The main diagnostic criterion is the presence of psychotic symptoms for at least two weeks without prominent mood symptoms. Common symptoms include , , disorganized speech and thinking, as well as mood episodes. Schizoaffective disorder can often be misdiagnosed when the correct may be psychotic depression, bipolar I disorder, schizophreniform disorder, or schizophrenia. This is a problem as treatment and differ greatly for most of these diagnoses. Many people with schizoaffective disorder have other mental disorders, including anxiety disorders.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

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·disorganized thought and behavior
·inappropriate affect
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·mania

Causes — why it happens

·Unknown

How it's found

· assessment

Treatment

·mood stabilizers
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Complications

·lack of motivation
· issues
·risk of harm to self or others
·anxiety disorders

Outlook

·Depends on the individual, medication response, and therapeutic support available

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