Schizoaffective disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis describing a situation where both the symptoms of mood disorder and psychosis are present. The disorder usually begins in early adulthood, and is more common in women.
There are two sub-types of schizoaffective disorder: the bipolar type type and the depressive type. The bipolar type has a better prognosis than the depressive type, which can have a residual defect with the passing of time. Bipolar schizoaffective disorder is more similar to bipolar disorder than schizophrenia. People with bipolar disorder may also suffer from isolated episodes of schizoaffective disorders.

Light From The Darkness - Personal account of someone living with schizoaffective disorder, links and resources.
Living with Schizoaffective Disorder - Personal experiences with Schizoaffective Disorder.
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Schizoaffective Disorder - Internet Mental Health section on this condition, covering diagnostic criteria, symptoms, and treatments (medication, electroconvulsive therapy, and psychosocial therapy).
Schizoaffective Org - Support resources for patients and their families, including email lists, medical articles, personal stories, message boards, and a large list of links.
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