Schizoaffective Disorder Learning Center
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Schizoaffective disorder is a mental condition that causes both psychosis and mood problems. Psychosis means a person has a loss of contact with reality and may have hallucinations (hearing voices or seeing things that ... |
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Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of schizoaffective disorder are different in each person. Often, people with schizoaffective d...
Causes
The exact cause of schizoaffective disorder is unknown. Changes in genes and chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitter...
Tests
Your health care provider will do a psychiatric evaluation to find out about your behavior and symptoms. To be diagno...
Treatments
Treatment can vary. Generally, the health care provider will prescribe medications to stabilize mood and to treat psy...
Complications
Complications are similar to those for schizophrenia and major mood disorders. These include: Abuse of drugs in an at...
Prevention
Given that this disorder appears to have a strong genetic or biologic aspect, society-wide prevention approaches are ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care or mental health provider if you or someone you know is experiencing any of the following: Feel...
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