1. Schizoaffective Disorder Subsection of a larger site that lists diagnostic criteria of the disease and associated symptoms. http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis1/p21-ps05.html

Schizoaffective Disorder American Description Diagnostic Criteria An uninterrupted period of illness during which, at some time, there is either (1) a Major Depressive Episode , (2) a Manic Episode , or (3) a Mixed Episode concurrent with symptoms that meet (4) Criterion A for Schizophrenia Note: The Major Depressive Episode must include depressed mood. Criteria for Major Depressive Episode Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure. Note: Do not include symptoms that are clearly due to a general medical condition, or mood-incongruent delusions or hallucinations. depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either subjective report (e.g., feels sad or empty) or observation made by others (e.g., appears tearful). Note: In children and adolescents, can be irritable mood. markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day (as indicated by either subjective account or observation made by others)

2. Schizoaffective Disorder . American Description...... schizoaffective disorder. http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-ps05.html

Schizoaffective Disorder Description American Description European Description Treatment Treatment (Introduction) Research All Recent Research Internet Links to Psychotic Disorders Sites Internet Mental Health www.mentalhealth.com

3. Fact Sheet: Schizoaffective Disorder A description of this illness, including causes and treatment.Category Health Mental Health Schizophrenia Schizoaffective...... COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CENTER. š Fact Sheet schizoaffective disorder œ. What isschizoaffective disorder? What are the Symptoms of schizoaffective disorder? http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/mentalhealth/cornell/conditions/schiz

Ask NOAH About: Mental Health New York - Presbyterian Hospital NEW YORK WEILL CORNELL CENTER COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CENTER Fact Sheet: Schizoaffective Disorder What is Schizoaffective Disorder? What are the Symptoms of Schizoaffective Disorder? What Causes Schizoaffective Disorder? What Happens to People with Schizoaffective Disorder? ... Where can I Learn More about this Illness? What is Schizoaffective Disorder? Schizoaffective disorder is an illness in which there are both severe mood swings (mania and/or depression), and some of the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia. Most of the time mania or depression mix with psychotic symptoms, but there must be at least one two-week period in which there are only psychotic symptoms without any symptoms of mania or depression. What are the Symptoms of Schizoaffective Disorder? During the depressed state the following symptoms may be present: poor appetite, weight loss, insomnia, agitation, general slowing down, loss of interest in usual activities, lack of energy or fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, self-reproach, guilt, inability to think or concentrate, or thoughts of death or suicide. During the manic state the following symptoms may occur: increase in social, work or sexual activity, increased talking, rapid or racing thoughts, grandiosity, little need for sleep, agitation, inflated self-esteem, distractibility and self-destructive activities.

4. Schizo-Affective Disorder, 2 Nov 96, 6 Nov 96 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill offers a fact sheet and contact details for people dealing with this uncommon illness. http://www.nami.org/helpline/schizoaffective.htm

NAMInet Members and Leaders: sign up now! Not yet a member? Join NAMI today! Helpline Fact Sheet Schizoaffective Disorder What is Schizoaffective Disorder? Some psychiatric disorders are very difficult to diagnose accurately. One of the most confusing conditions is schizoaffective disorder. This relatively rare disorder is defined as "the presence of psychotic symptoms in the absence of mood changes for at least two weeks in a patient who has a mood disorder." The diagnosis is used when an individual does not fit diagnostic standards for either schizophrenia or "affective" (mood) disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder (manic depression). Some people may have symptoms of both a depressive disorder and schizophrenia at the same time, or they may have symptoms of schizophrenia without mood symptoms. Many individuals with schizoaffective disorder are originally diagnosed with manic depression. If the person experiences delusions or hallucinations that go away in less than two weeks when the mood is "normal," bipolar disorder may be the proper diagnosis. Someone who experiences psychosis for three or four weeks while in a manic phase does not have schizoaffective disorder. However, if delusions or hallucinations continue after the mood has stabilized and are accompanied by other symptoms of schizophrenia such as catatonia, paranoia, bizarre behavior, or thought disorders, a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder may be appropriate. Accurate diagnosis is easier once the acute psychotic episode is under control.

5. Schizo-affective DisorderAuthoritative Information On All Aspects Of Schizo-affe schizoaffective disorder http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.schizoaffective.html

6. Schizophrenia And Basic Information On Schizoaffective Disorder / Mentalwellness The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is the countrys oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness working to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million http://www.mentalwellness.com/referenc/knowledg/schizoa.htm

7. Schizoaffective Disorder - Information For Families Coping with a loved one's diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder what to do, what to expect, how to help. http://www.spcsb.org/articles/schizoaffective.html

Schizoaffective Disorder - Information for Families by Vicki Koenig, PhD. and Jonathan Kessler, M.A., M.F.C.C. Schizoaffective Disorder is an often debilitating mental illness characterized by symptoms of a thought disorder (hallucinations and/or irrational thinking) and a mood disorder (depression or manic activity). This illness may present a variety of symptoms from each category, and symptoms may be mild or severe. For some general thoughts on dealing with a loved one's diagnosis of a mental illness such as schizoaffective disorder, please see our "Mental Illness - Information for Families" page. Schizoaffective Disorder may be difficult to treat, as the symptoms of the thought disorder are typically treated with different medications than the symptoms of depression or mania. Arriving at the proper balance of medication is often complex and may take time. This can be frustrating to the mentally ill person, as well as to the family and friends. If you have questions, feel free to talk to your psychiatrist about the medication regimen that is being used, and ask questions about how and why medications are being prescribed. In terms of treatment approaches, research to date suggests that the most effective treatment for schizoaffective disorder is a continuum of care model, which has a focus on Social Rehabilitation. The Social Rehabilitation Model is aimed at assisting the diagnosed client with learning the skills necessary to live an independent life style. This includes medication management, independent living skills, socialization and vocational and a variety of other support systems.

8. Schizoaffective Disorder Hub A brief definition of schizoaffective disorder, followed by links to researcharticles, overviews, clinical trials and research projects. http://www.projectlinks.org/schizoaffective/

Schizoaffective disorder hub Schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness characterized by significant mood symptoms (mania, depression, or mixed affective state) and symptoms of schizophrenia. It is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain's neurotransmitters. Schizoaffective disorder usually begins in early adulthood. Schizoaffective Disorder from MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia - updated by J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director; RxRemedy. Schizoaffective Disorder by the University of New Mexico, Student Health Center Facts About Schizoaffective Disorder by UCLA Schizoaffective Disorder by Columbia Weill Cornell Psychiatry Schizoaffective Disorder by National Mental Health Association ... Schizoaffective Disorder - by Elliot Gershon, M.D., Chief, Neurogenetics Branch, NIMH. Schizoaffective Disorder: Mixing Mood and Madness - by Ronald Pies, M.D. A 50-Year-Old Man With Schizoaffective Disorder and a History of Decompensated Type 2 Diabetes - a case study by Ginny Lewis, ARNP, FNP, CDE. Schizoaffective Disorder: Just a Set of Symptoms or a Separate Disease?

9. Zomaril Reduces Symptoms Of Schizophrenia And Schizoaffective Disorder One page professional article studying the effects of Zomaril on schizophrenia and related disorders. http://www.docguide.com/dg.nsf/PrintPrint/DAA6AF4233ADD3BD8525683B004D2D1F

To print: Select File and then Print from your browser's menu Title: Zomaril Reduces Symptoms Of Schizophrenia And Schizoaffective Disorder URL: http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/14D45A.htm Doctor's Guide December 2, 1999 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA December 2, 1999 Titan Pharmaceuticals announced encouraging results from preliminary analysis of study ILP3000, the first large scale, controlled Phase III study of the safety and efficacy of the investigational drug Zomaril (iloperidone) in the treatment of schizophrenia. Zomaril, which has an antagonistic activity on a wide spectrum of brain receptors for dopamine and serotonin, with preferential affinity for 5HT2A serotonin receptors in humans, had previously shown activity against both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, as well as a low liability for inducing extrapyramidal symptoms (movement disorders) in Phase II clinical trials. Analysis of the ILP3000 results indicates that Zomaril statistically significantly reduced the symptoms of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder as measured by the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) and confirmed the excellent tolerability profile, including the lack of extrapyramidal symptoms. "We are encouraged by the results of this initial study," stated Dr. Joerg Reinhardt, head of Novartis Pharma Development. "We are well on track in our development of Zomaril as a novel, potential first line therapy for schizophrenia and psychotic disorders."

10. Schizoaffective Disorder schizoaffective disorder. This disorder is characterized by the presence of one of the following http://www.bipolarbear.org/schizoaffective.htm

Home Schizoaffective Disorder This disorder is characterized by the presence of one of the following Major Depressive Episode (must include depressed mood) Manic Episode Mixed Episode as well as the presence of at least two of the following symptoms, for at least one month: delusions hallucinations disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence) grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior negative symptoms (e.g., affective flattening, alogia, avolition) (Only one symptom is required if delusions are bizarre or hallucinations consist of a voice keeping up a running commentary on the person's behavior or thoughts, or two or more voices conversing with each other.) The occurrence of the delusions or hallucinations must be in the absence of any serious mood symptoms for at least 2 weeks. The mood disorder, however, must be present for a significant minority of the time. The symptoms of this disorder also can not be better explained by the use or abuse of a substance (alcohol, drugs, medications) or a general medical condition (stroke). Criteria summarized from: American Psychiatric Association. (1994).

11. Trillian's Mental Health Pages (Cycle Of Moods) Information about mood disorders Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline, SAD and schizoaffective disorder I, and a mental health links list, humor, quotes and author's own personal story about dealing with life with bipolar disorder. http://www.fortunecity.com/campus/psychology/781/

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12. Schizophrenia Depression Self Help Therapy McKenzie Bipolar Manic Mental NBD Schizophrenia, depression, bipolar and schizoaffective disorder, NBD, alcoholism, and drug addiction are discussed in terms of cause, treatment, prevention, recovery, and online selfhelp therapy. http://www.drmckenzie.com/

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13. Schizoaffective Disorder schizoaffective disorder symptoms look like a mixture of two kinds of major mentalillnesses that are usually thought to run in different families, involve http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/52.cfm

Schizoaffective Disorder Schizoaffective disorder symptoms look like a mixture of two kinds of major mental illnesses that are usually thought to run in different families, involve different brain mechanisms, develop in different ways, and respond to different treatments: mood (affective) disorders and schizophrenia. fact sheet index Symptoms of Schizoaffective Disorder The two major mood disorders are unipolar depression and bipolar or manic-depressive illness. Seriously depressed people: feel constantly sad and fatigued are indecisive and unable to concentrate complain of various physical symptoms have lost interest in everyday activities sleep and eat too little or too much may have recurrent thoughts of death and suicide People experiencing a manic mood are: suffering from sleeplessness. agitated and distractible. susceptible to buying sprees; indiscreet sexual advances, and foolish investments. compulsively talkative.

14. Www.ritualmagik.com A site dedicated to the life of a lonely teenage boy with schizoaffective disorder. Includes a weblog, poetry, art, and a forum. http://grunge.freeshell.org

Welcome to the new www.ritualmagik.com. I'm still working on the content and the navigation. I think things will be up and going in a week or two. My old site is still here. It is now under a sub-directory, so change your bookmarks. I'm also going to be hosting a friend's tool fansite. Visit that too. Here's all the links. My Heart and the Real World: http://tony.ritualmagik.com Dream Within A Dream (tool fansite): http://dreamwithinadream.ritualmagik.com www.ritualmagik.com Tony Chidester

15. Schizoaffective Disorder Treatment of schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia with mood symptoms by LevinsonDF, Umapathy C, Musthaq M Department of Psychiatry, MCP Hahnemann School http://www.biopsychiatry.com/schizoaffect.htm

Treatment of schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia with mood symptoms by Levinson DF, Umapathy C, Musthaq M Department of Psychiatry, MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Philadelphia, PA 19129, USA. levinson@auhs.edu Am J Psychiatry 1999 Aug; 156(8): 1138-48 ABSTRACT O PCP Lithium Glutamate Quetiapine ... The Good Drug Guide The Responsible Parent's Guide To Healthy Mood Boosters For All The Family

16. Home Page Julie Greene suffered from anorexia and schizoaffective disorder for 18 years, then recovered to write about it in her new book, Breakdown Lane, Traveled, which contains fiction, nonfiction, and memoir pieces. http://www.breakdownlanetraveled.com

Breakdown Lane, Traveled: An Anthology of Writings on Madness is Julie Greene’s brilliant new collection of her most powerful essays, entertaining short stories and flash fiction, excerpts from her novel, Tilting The Thing , and chapters from her memoir, Chosen Breakdown Lane, Traveled is an extraordinary mixture of fiction and nonfiction, combined in this dazzling new anthology that is sure to please and inspire all who read it. From the Boston suburbs to rural Vermont, from the World Series to nuthouses to an oceanic paradise, Greene covers it all, including the near-tragic events that took an unusual twist to freedom. Whether or not your life has been touched by mental illness, you’ll find this unique story of Greene’s journey through madness both enlightening and entertaining, a book worth reading again and again. Julie Greene seemed like a bright, happy child to her parents and teachers, but into adulthood, she entered into a horrific, long-term battle with serious mental illness. During this time, she struggled within the walls illness imposed on her, and believed she would never recover.

17. OBAD's Bipolar Disorder, Depression And Anxiety Gateway Information and contact for Canada's only Bipolar peer support group which helps individuals with Bipolar, Unipolar and schizoaffective disorder. http://www.obad.ca

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18. Schizoaffective Disorder Go to schizoaffective disorder. Featured Book Diagnostic Criteria for FunctionalPsychoses, Diagnostic Go to schizoaffective disorder. © 2002 http://www.psychologynet.org/schizaff.html

19. Schizoaffective Disorder: Treatment Single page listing of medical and behavioral treatments of the disorder. http://www.mentalhealth.com/rx/p23-ps05.html

Schizoaffective Disorder Treatment Phillip W. Long, M.D. Contents Medical Treatment Basic Principles Hospitalization Antipsychotic Drugs ... Behavior Therapy Medical Treatment Basic Principles Both drug and psychosocial therapies are necessary to successfully treat schizoaffective disorder. Because of the unemployment, poverty, and homelessness that often complicates schizoaffective disorder, drug therapy alone usually is insufficient. Drug therapy usually can stop the patient's psychosis, but often only social and occupational rehabilitation therapies can overcome the associated unemployment, poverty and homelessness. Recovering from schizoaffective disorder is an extremely lonely experience, and these patients require all the support that their families, friends, and communities can provide. Schizoaffective disorder appears to be a combination of a thought disorder, mood disorder, and anxiety disorder. Thus the medical management of schizoaffective disorder oftens requires a combination of antipsychotic, antidepressant, and antianxiety medication. Unfortunately, after the first year of treatment, only a minority of schizoaffective outpatients remain on their oral medications. Thus long-acting, depot antipsychotic medications that last 2-4 weeks between injections (e.g., depot haloperidol, pipotiazine, or fluphenazine) usually are required to overcome this noncompliance problem. Hospitalization Treatment of an acutely psychotic patient often requires psychiatric hospitalization. The presence of adequate family or social supports will often shorten the length of this hospitalization, or permit the psychotic patient to be treated solely on an outpatient basis.

20. Schizoaffective Disorder Information Center- Support, Chat, Message, Patient, Fa We have email support lists for patients and families of patents, personal stories, message boards, Category Health Mental Health Schizophrenia Schizoaffective......Website for people with schizoaffective disorder and their families. Schizoaffectivedisorders chat room, message boards, polls, books, support. http://www.schizoaffective.org/

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