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schizoaffective disorder

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[skit-soh-uh-fek-tiv, skit-soh-] / ˈskɪt soʊ əˈfɛk tɪv, ˌskɪt soʊ- /

noun

  1. a psychotic disorder in which symptoms of schizophrenia and affective disorder occur simultaneously.


Etymology

Origin of schizoaffective disorder

1930–35; schizo(phrenic) ( def. ) + affective


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Meanwhile, she has struggled with her mental health, having been diagnosed as a teenager with schizoaffective disorder and ADHD.

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026

The diagnosis can be of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2024

He battled depression and was eventually diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, which manifested itself in auditory hallucinations, among other symptoms.

From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2024

Mental health professionals at the prison diagnosed him with schizoaffective disorder, a type of severe mental illness accompanied by hallucinations or delusions and depression.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 22, 2023

Thomas has long-standing diagnoses of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, and the delusions that characterize his illness are religious in nature and extend across decades.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2023

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