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Schizoaffective disorder

Schizoaffective disorder

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A psychiatric disorder that involves mood swings and psychosis, and which may include delusions or hallucinations.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Mental disorder

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Behavior problems
Cognitive impairment
Emotional disturbance
Paranoia
Feeling depressed
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Schizoaffective disorder
Anti anxiety drug
Mood stabilizer
Antipsychotics
Abilify
Latuda
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Other treatments

Counseling

Tests

EEG
Thyroid blood tests
Complete blood count
Urine drug screen

Risk factors

Personal

Stress

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