
Definitions
Schizoaffective disorder
Overview
Schizoaffective disorder may have psychotic symptoms and mood disturbances that occur at the same time or appear interchangeably. Cycles of severe symptoms are often followed by a period of improvement.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include delusions, depressed episodes, manic periods of high energy, and hallucinations.
Treatments
People with this disorder generally do best with a combination of medications and counseling.