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Schizoaffective Disorder
schizoaffective disorder. Definition. Over the years, however, the term schizoaffectivedisorder has been applied to a variety of patient groups.
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Extractions: Definition Schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness that shares the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia and the mood disturbances of depression or bipolar disorder Description The term schizoaffective disorder was first used in the 1930s to describe patients with acute psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions along with disturbed mood. These patients tended to function well before becoming psychotic; their psychotic symptoms lasted relatively briefly; and they tended to do well afterward. Over the years, however, the term schizoaffective disorder has been applied to a variety of patient groups. The current definition contained in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV DSM-IV ) recognizes patients with schizoaffective disorder as those whose mood symptoms are sufficiently severe to warrant a diagnosis of depression or other full-blown mood disorder and whose mood symptoms overlap at some period with psychotic symptoms that satisfy the diagnosis of schizophrenia (e.g. hallucinations, delusions, or thought process disorder). Causes and symptoms The cause of schizoaffective disorder remains unknown and subject to continuing speculation. Some investigators believe schizoaffective disorder is associated with schizophrenia and may be caused by a similar biological predisposition. Others disagree, stressing the disorder's similarities to
Schizoaffective Disorder In Psychotic Disorders At ALLPSYCH Online
schizoaffective disorder. The term schizoaffective implies a combination of schizophreniaand an affective (or mood) disorder, which is actually quite accurate.
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Module D Bipolar/Schizoaffective Disorder Core Annotations
MANAGEMENT OF PERSONS WITH PSYCHOSES. Bipolar/schizoaffective disorder CoreAnnotations. MODULE D. View Flow Chart for Module D. Go to Module E.
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Health Ency.: Disease: Schizoaffective Disorder
schizoaffective disorder. common in children, schizophrenia is not.Therefore schizoaffective disorder tends to be rare in children.
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Extractions: Important notice Ency. home Disease S Schizoaffective disorder Overview Symptoms Treatment Definition: A disorder that includes features of both schizophrenia ( hallucinations , delusions, and deteriorating function) and a mood disorder (either bipolar disorder "manic depression" or major depressive disorder) in which the symptoms are so intertwined that a distinction between the two problems cannot be made. Causes and Risks People with this condition often seek treatment for mood problems (mania, depression, symptoms of both simultaneously or rapidly alternating) which shifts towards symptoms of schizophrenia or may display symptoms of both conditions simultaneously, although the schizophrenic symptoms dominate. To be diagnosed with this disorder, someone must experience psychotic symptoms (hallucinations and delusions) for at least 2 weeks in the absence of mood disorder. The exact cause of the condition is unknown, but factors that affect the development of both schizophrenia and affective disorders may play a role, including a strong genetic component and other biochemical factors. Risk factors include a family history of schizophrenia or affective disorder. It is not known how commonly schizoaffective disorder occurs, but it is believed to be less common than schizophrenia or mood disorders. Women may be affected more often than men. While mood disorders are relatively common in children, schizophrenia is not. Therefore schizoaffective disorder tends to be rare in children.
Health Ency.: Disease: Schizoaffective Disorder
schizoaffective disorder. term deteriorating pattern. The symptomsof schizoaffective disorder vary greatly from person to person.
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Extractions: Important notice Ency. home Disease S Schizoaffective disorder Overview Symptoms Treatment Symptoms The clinical signs and symptoms of schizoaffective disorder include all the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia, manic episodes, and depressive disorders. The schizophrenic and mood disorder symptoms can appear together or in an alternating fashion. The course can vary from one of exacerbations and remissions to one of a long-term deteriorating pattern. The symptoms of schizoaffective disorder vary greatly from person to person. Symptoms of schizophrenia that persist for at least two weeks in the absence of prominent mood symptoms: hallucinations (particularly auditory hallucinations, "hearing voices") delusions of reference (for example, believing that someone on TV or the radio is speaking directly to you or that secret messages are hidden in common objects)
Schizoaffective Disorder
schizoaffective disorder. Definition Over the years, however, the term schizoaffectivedisorder has been applied to a variety of patient groups.
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Extractions: The term schizoaffective disorder was first used in the 1930s to describe patients with acute psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions along with disturbed mood. These patients tended to function well before becoming psychotic; their psychotic symptoms lasted relatively briefly; and they tended to do well afterward. Over the years, however, the term schizoaffective disorder has been applied to a variety of patient groups. The current definition contained in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV DSM-IV ) recognizes patients with schizoaffective disorder as those whose mood symptoms are sufficiently severe to warrant a diagnosis of depression or other full-blown mood disorder and whose mood symptoms overlap at some period with psychotic symptoms that satisfy the diagnosis of schizophrenia (e.g. hallucinations, delusions, or thought process disorder).
Schizoaffective Disorder - If You're Not Quite Schizophrenic And Not Quite Bipol
schizoaffective disorder. It's actually not quite that simple, but that'sa good way to think of this disorder. schizoaffective disorder.
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Extractions: Schizoaffective Disorder If you're not quite schizophrenic and not quite bipolar... More of this Feature The World Health Organization Definition makes it easier to undersstand. Join the Discussion "After thinking about my teeth, my mouth has NOW BEGUN WATERING SO MUCH I CAN'T STOP IT!!! It's like how people once in awhile
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schizoaffective disorder. Individuals suffering from a schizoaffective disorder normallyexperience symptoms of both Schizophrenia and a typical mood disorder.
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Extractions: Eating Disorders Physical and Sexual Abuse Thought Disorders Schizoaffective Disorder Individuals suffering from a Schizoaffective Disorder normally experience symptoms of both Schizophrenia and a typical mood disorder. However, the duration of these symptoms last for a longer period of time; six months or longer.
THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 15, Ch. 193, Schizophrenia And Related Disorders
Schizophreniform Disorder. schizoaffective disorder. Delusional Disorder.click here for navigation help. schizoaffective disorder.
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Extractions: This Publication Is Searchable The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Section 15. Psychiatric Disorders Chapter 193. Schizophrenia And Related Disorders Topics [General] Schizophrenia Brief Psychotic Disorder Schizophreniform Disorder ... Delusional Disorder Schizoaffective Disorder A psychotic disorder characterized by significant mood symptoms (depression or mania) and symptoms of schizophrenia. The diagnosis requires that mood symptoms be present for a substantial portion of the total duration of illness. Differentiating schizoaffective disorder from schizophrenia and affective disorder may require longitudinal assessment of symptoms and symptom progression. The prognosis is somewhat better than that for schizophrenia but worse than that for mood disorders. Because schizoaffective disorder is often associated with disability, comprehensive treatment (including drugs, psychotherapy, and community support) is often required. For treatment of the bipolar (manic) type, antipsychotics combined with lithium may be more effective than antipsychotics alone. For treatment of the depressive type, antipsychotics are commonly combined with antidepressants, although the benefit of adding antidepressants has not been proved. The new antipsychotics may be more effective than the conventional ones.
Research Into The Causes Of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, And Bipolar
Our group at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking persons suffering from schizophrenia,schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder who are willing to
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Emotional Health
Is It schizoaffective disorder? Is it possible to be in a stage of schizoaffectivedisorder even though I don't see or hear things? Kelli.
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Schizoaffective Disorder
Vol. 2, No. 1 / January 2003. schizoaffective disorder Which symptomsshould be treated first? Stephen M. Strakowski, MD Professor
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Schizoaffective Disorder
MAIN SEARCH INDEX schizoaffective disorder. Over the years, however, the termschizoaffective disorder has been applied to a variety of patient groups.
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Extractions: Resources Schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness that shares the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia and the mood disturbances of depression or bipolar disorder The term schizoaffective disorder was first used in the 1930s to describe patients with acute psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions along with disturbed mood. These patients tended to function well before becoming psychotic; their psychotic symptoms lasted relatively briefly; and they tended to do well afterward. Over the years, however, the term schizoaffective disorder has been applied to a variety of patient groups. The current definition contained in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV DSM-IV ) recognizes patients with schizoaffective disorder as those whose mood symptoms are sufficiently severe to warrant a diagnosis of depression or other full-blown mood disorder and whose mood symptoms overlap at some period with psychotic symptoms that satisfy the diagnosis of schizophrenia (e.g. hallucinations, delusions, or thought process disorder). The cause of schizoaffective disorder remains unknown and subject to continuing speculation. Some investigators believe schizoaffective disorder is associated with schizophrenia and may be caused by a similar biological predisposition. Others disagree, stressing the disorder's similarities to
SupportPath.com: Schizoaffective Disorder
SupportPath.com, schizoaffective disorder. Professional Organizations of Interest None Listed. Clinical Trials Research on schizoaffective disorder
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Schizoaffective Disorder - Definition And Symptoms Of Schizoaffective Disorder
Definition of schizoaffective disorder includes a Major Depressive Episode, a ManicEpisode, or a Mixed Episode concurrent with symptoms that meet the first
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Extractions: to a friend Schizoaffective Disorder An uninterrupted period of illness during which, at some time, there is either a Major Depressive Episode, a Manic Episode, or a Mixed Episode concurrent with symptoms that meet the first criteria for Schizophrenia. Note: The Major Depressive Episode must include depressed mood. During the same period of illness, there have been delusions or hallucinations for at least 2 weeks in the absence of prominent mood symptoms. Symptoms that meet criteria for a mood episode are present for a substantial portion of the total duration of the active and residual periods of the illness. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition. Back to Symptoms List Home to HealthyPlace.com
Criteria For Schizoaffective Disorder: HealthyPlace.com Bipolar Disorder, Manic-
schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness. The difference between SchizoaffectiveDisorder and Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression. schizoaffective disorder.
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Extractions: to a friend Trillian's Depression Page Schizoaffective Disorder Click here to read the criteria for Schizoaffective Disorder from the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). An uninterrupted period of illness during which, at some time, there is either a Major Depressive Episode, a Manic Episode, or a Mixed Episode concurrent with symptoms that meet the first criteria for Schizophrenia. Note: The Major Depressive Episode must include depressed mood. During the same period of illness, there have been delusions or hallucinations for at least 2 weeks in the absence of prominent mood symptoms. Symptoms that meet criteria for a mood episode are present for a substantial portion of the total duration of the active and residual periods of the illness. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition. 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.
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Click here to read Lamotrigine in the treatment of schizoaffectivedisorder. Erfurth A, Walden J, Grunze H. Department of Psychiatry
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A Life Restored - Changing Lives: Schizoaffective Disorder - Annual Report, McLe
McLean Logo. Changing Lives schizoaffective disorder. McLean HospitalAnnual Report. Dr. Santello. What is schizoaffective disorder?
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Extractions: Schizoaffective Disorder McLean Hospital Annual Report What is Schizoaffective Disorder? Research Opportunity Annual Report Contents A Life Restored Brooke Katz W hen she was nine years old, Brooke Katz began hearing voicesangry, deafening, relentless taunts. You are a terrible person, they told her. You must die. We will kill you, they chanted. Today, Brooke can readily speak of the demon voices and terror. McLeans staff gave me back my life, by listening and by taking the risk of trying new therapies, says Brooke, now age 21. Growing up, Brooke led a double life. To others, she was intelligent, athletic and affable. Inside, she was desperate, petrified and deeply disturbed. Alone and trying to cope, she would cut herself with a razor blade, hoping the physical pain would obliterate the emotional anguish, at least temporarily. At age 17, she finally told her parents of her terror. Stunned, they took her to physicians in her hometown of Seattle, who diagnosed her with bipolar disorder. Despite a series of medication trials and multiple hospitalizations, Brooke continued to suffer. At age 18, she could no longer tolerate the medications disabling side effects and only partial benefit. The doctors were not willing to take me off my medication because my symptoms were under reasonable control, recalls Brooke. But I was listless, extremely overweight and unmotivated. Their feeling was, dont rock the boat.
OBAD's Bipolar Disorder And Depression Gateway - What Is Schizoaffective Disorde
OBAD, Specialists in Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression), Unipolar Depressionand schizoaffective disorder since 1988. Home Meetings
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Extractions: 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.
Schizoaffective Disorder
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