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In this Article

• Introduction to schizoaffective disorder
• What are the symptoms of schizoaffective disorder?
• Depression
• Mania
• Schizophrenia
• What causes schizoaffective disorder?
• Who gets schizoaffective disorder?
• How common is schizoaffective disorder?
• How is schizoaffective disorder diagnosed?
• How is schizoaffective disorder treated?
• What is the outlook for people with schizoaffective disorder?
• Can schizoaffective disorder be prevented?
• Patient Comments: Schizoaffective Disorder - Treatment
• Patient Comments: Schizoaffective Disorder - Symptoms
• Find a local Psychiatrist in your town
• Schizoaffective Disorder Index

There is no known way to prevent schizoaffective disorder. However, early diagnosis and treatment can help avoid or reduce frequent relapses and hospitalizations, and help decrease the disruption to the person's life, family and friendships.

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Reviewed by Amal Chakraburtty, MD, on February 9, 2009.

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