21. Schizoaffective Disorder Information Center- Support, Chat, Message, Patient, Fa Website for people with schizoaffective disorder and their families. DSMIV Criteria for schizoaffective disorder. schizoaffective disorder 295.7. http://www.schizoaffective.org/whatis.htm

Book of the month Dream speaker Webpages by people who have schizoaffective disorder Kitsap Mental Health Conflict of Interest Live Chat Add Your Links Personal Stories ... Schizoaffective Books The Web master About the Web master Webmaster's pdoc Email Web master Medications Anti Psychotics Zyprexa Risperdal Seroquel ... Drug awareness.org Off Site Links State disciplines providers Misc Schizoaffective Links Quitting Psychiatric Drugs Lunatics Liberation Front ... CPS watch Guest Book View Sign Donate Here The Disease called "Schizoaffective Disorder" was invented with the advent of the USA's DSM III but it was not until the DSM III r came out that actual guidelines for diagnosing this disease were invented. The DSM IV replaced the DSM III, the DSM IV contains many more mental "diseases" than the DSM III, new diseases are being invented / discovered all the time it seems. Schizoaffective disorder is one of the most confusing and controversial diagnostic categories in psychiatry. There is little agreement on what it actually is. Since there is no test or specific anatomical lesion for any "mental illness" we are stuck with the DSM IV and clinicians subjective interpretations of it when we or our loved ones are labeled. In most cases simply switching doctors will cause you or your loves ones to be given a different diagnosis. In the rest of the world is stuck with the ICD 10 classification. The ICD 10 classification is below Here are the current guidelines for what schizoaffective disorder is in the DSM IV

22. Clinical Practice Guidelines For Bipolar Disorder schizoaffective disorder, mixed episode, rapid cycling and psychotic features. http://www.psychiatrist.com/bauer

23. Living With Schizoaffective Disorder (Part I) || Kuro5hin.org P. Living with schizoaffective disorder (Part I) (Culture) By MichaelCrawford Fri Apr 11th, 2003 at 010832 PM EST, Culture. schizoaffective disorder, 4%. http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2003/4/11/4127/09278

create account help/FAQ contact links ... MLP We need your support: buy an ad premium membership k5 store Living with Schizoaffective Disorder (Part I) ... Culture By MichaelCrawford Fri Apr 11th, 2003 at 01:08:32 PM EST You may be surprised to hear that I suffer from a devastating and poorly understood mental illness. I'd like to tell you what it's like to live inside my head. There's hope for people sufferring from mental illness. Even if you don't suffer, I want to help you to better understand the many mentally ill people you are likely to encounter as you go through life, and explain why you don't need to shun them. I want to demonstrate that in fact, friendship with the mentally ill can be a rewarding experience. Read on, and I will tell you how I recovered from schizoaffective disorder - but have not been cured. I will tell you how I learned to live with mental illness every day. In this first of three parts, I explain what it's like to be bipolar. Contents Part I: Living with Schizoaffective Disorder The Best of Both Worlds When Did it Happen? A Poorly Understood Condition ... Recommended Reading The Best of Both Worlds [top] Being schizoaffective is like having manic depression and schizophrenia at the same time. It has a quality all its own though which is harder to pin down.

24. Living With Schizoaffective Disorder (Part II) || Kuro5hin.org store. P. Living with schizoaffective disorder (Part II) (Culture) By MichaelCrawford Mon Apr 14th, 2003 at 065952 PM EST, Culture. http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2003/4/14/154022/753

create account help/FAQ contact links ... MLP We need your support: buy an ad premium membership k5 store Living with Schizoaffective Disorder (Part II) ... Culture By MichaelCrawford Mon Apr 14th, 2003 at 06:59:52 PM EST Here I continue the discussion of my mental illness that I started in Part I of this three part series. Being schizoaffective is like having manic depression and schizophrenia at the same time. Part I described what it's like to be bipolar. In Part II I discuss my schizoid experiences, something I haven't written about much before. In particular I explain visual and auditory hallucinations, dissociation and paranoia. Contents Part I Living with Schizoaffective Disorder The Best of Both Worlds When Did it Happen? ... In the Next Installment Part II: The Heebee-Jeebies Hearing Voices Dissociation Paranoia ... Recommended Reading The Heebee-Jeebies [top] Be careful when you wrestle with monsters, lest you thereby become one. For, if you stare long enough into the abyss, the abyss also stares into you. Friedrich Nietsche Now I want to tell you about the symptoms that schizoaffective disorder shares with schizophrenia - the disorders in thought.

25. Light From The Darkness Personal account of someone living with schizoaffective disorder, links and resources. http://lightfromthedark.netfirms.com

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26. EMedicine - Schizoaffective Disorder : Article By Guy E Brannon, MD schizoaffective disorder schizoaffective disorder is a perplexing mental illness distinguished by a combination of symptoms of a thought disorder or other http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic3514.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Psychiatry Schizoaffective Disorder Last Updated: March 10, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: mental illness, psychosis, mental disorder, hallucinations, delusions, schizophrenia, depression, mania, manic depressive, manic subtype, major depressive disorder, viral infection, malnutrition, birth complications, mood disorder, distorted thinking, bipolar disorder, antisocial personality traits, psychotherapy AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Guy E Brannon, MD , Director of Adult Psychiatry Service, Brentwood Behavior Health Company; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport Guy E Brannon, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Clinical Pharmacology American Medical Association American Medical Writers Association American Psychiatric Association ... Louisiana State Medical Society , and Southern Medical Association Editor(s): Ronald C Albucher, MD

27. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Schizoaffective Disorder schizoaffective disorder. is not. Therefore schizoaffective disorder tends to be rare in children. Symptoms Return to top. The clinical http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000930.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Schizoaffective disorder Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Calling your health care provider Illustrations Schizoaffective disorder Definition Return to top 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, incidence, and risk factors Return to top 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.

28. Medical Encyclopedia: Schizoaffective Disorder (Print Version) Medical Encyclopedia schizoaffective disorder. URL not. Therefore schizoaffective disorder tends to be rare in children. Symptoms. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/ency/article/000930.htm

To print this page, use the print option from your browser. To close this window, click on the "x" in the upper right hand corner of the window. Medical Encyclopedia: Schizoaffective disorder URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000930.htm 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, incidence, and risk factors 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.

29. FACTS ABOUT SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER FACTS ABOUT schizoaffective disorder. What Is schizoaffective disorder? Schizoaffective How Common Is schizoaffective disorder? About http://www.npi.ucla.edu/ssg/schizoaffective.htm

Family Social Support Project Home Psychoeducational Materials Videotaped Lectures Chat Room ... Resources FACTS ABOUT SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER What Is Schizoaffective Disorder? Schizoaffective disorder is a major psychiatric disorder that is quite similar to schizophrenia. The disorder can affect all aspects of daily living, including work, social relationships, and self-care skills (such as grooming and hygiene). People with schizoaffective disorder can have a wide variety of different symptoms, including problems with their contact with reality (hallucinations and delusions), mood (such as marked depression), low motivation, inability to experience pleasure, and poor attention. The serious nature of the symptoms of schizoaffective disorder sometimes requires patients to be hospitalized at times for treatment. The experience of schizoaffective disorder can be described as similar to "dreaming when you are wide awake"; that is, it can be hard for the person with the disorder to distinguish between reality and fantasy. How Common Is Schizoaffective Disorder?

30. Schizoaffective Disorder Treatment of schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia with mood symptoms by Levinson DF, 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

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32. What Is Schizoaffective Disorder? What Is schizoaffective disorder? By Derek Wood, RN, BC, MS Clinical Content Director Get Mental Help, Inc. schizoaffective disorder Overview. http://www.mental-health-matters.com/articles/article.php?artID=68

33. Schizoaffective Disorder schizoaffective disorder. Treatment The treatment of people with schizoaffective disorder depends upon the mood disorder associated with the illness. http://www.psychnet-uk.com/dsm_iv/schizoaffective_disorder.htm

34. Schizoaffective Disorder schizoaffective disorder. schizoaffective disorder is one of the most confusing and controversial diagnostic categories in psychiatry. http://www.unm.edu/~shc1/schizoaffective.html

Announcements Blood/Body Fluid Exposure Emergency Referrals/Links Free Paps/Mammograms ... SHC Main Page Schizoaffective Disorder Schizoaffective disorder is one of the most confusing and controversial diagnostic categories in psychiatry. People suffering from schizoaffective disorder experience a chronic roller-coaster ride of symptoms and problems that may be more difficult to cope with than either of its parent diseases, schizophrenia or affective disorders (formerly known as mood disorders). Researchers have identified two subtypes of schizoaffective disorder: bipolar type and depressive type. Bipolar type is associated with the presence of manic or mixed episodes. Such episodes bring on sudden elation, euphoria, or extreme irritability to the point of serious impairment. Depressive type is associated with major depressive episodes. Depressive episodes are often characterized by feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness or indifference, an inability to concentrate or remember details, and thoughts of death or suicide attempts. Like schizophrenia and affective disorders, schizoaffective disorder is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain's neurotransmitters.

35. Psych Central: Schizoaffective Disorder Treatment General treatment guidelines for schizoaffective disorder, including psychotherapy, medications and selfhelp resources. schizoaffective disorder. TREATMENT. http://www.grohol.com/disorders/sx4t.htm

home about downloads support ... forums Schizoaffective Disorder TREATMENT Table of Contents Introduction Psychotherapy Hospitalization Medications ... Self-Help Introduction Schizoaffective disorder is best treated with both psychotherapy and appropriate medication. This disorder largely consists of both a thought disorder and a mood disorder. This combination can make treatment especially difficult, because the individual can be very depressed and suicidal, but refuse to take medication because of an irrational fear or paranoia (a symptom of the thought disorder). Treatment of someone with this disorder is often challenging and rarely boring for the treatment team. Because of the complications experienced in this disorder, a patient can often be homeless, near or in poverty, on welfare, unemployed, and with little to no family or general social support. This suggests that a treatment approach which is holistic and touches about the psychological, social, and biological aspect of this disorder will be most effective. Compiling an energetic treatment team of a psychologist, social worker, and psychiatrist who can work together to help the individual will likely be the most effective. Often, because of the need for stability in the patient's life, the individual will be involved in a day treatment program rather than individual psychotherapy. Recovery from this disorder is usually not the goal of treatment; rather, stable, long-term maintenance is. Medication compliance is far more likely in clients who have a good and stable social support and treatment network as opposed to those who do not.

36. Dr. Grohol's Psych Central: Schizophrenia And Psychosis: Schizoaffective Disorde Top » Schizophrenia and Psychosis » schizoaffective disorder. Categories Difference Between Schizoaffective and Mood Disorders This article from the CME Inc. http://www.grohol.com/resources/Schizophrenia_and_Psychosis/Schizoaffective_Diso

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... Schizophrenia and Psychosis Categories: Support Groups Resources: Symptoms of Schizoaffective Disorder A description of symptoms related to Schizoaffective Disorder, a disorder characterized by the presence of Major Depressive Episode (must include depressed mood) , Manic Episode, and Mixed Episode. URL: http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx4.htm 2-Jun-2000 - Hits: 2049 - Rate This Details A basic introduction to Schizoaffective Disorder From Janssen Pharmaceuticals, this basic fact sheet provides an introduction to schizoaffective disorder. URL: http://www.mentalwellness.com/mentalhealth/about/schizoaffective.jsp 22-Oct-2003 - Hits: 289 - Rate This Details Difference Between Schizoaffective and Mood Disorders This article from the CME Inc. describes the differences and differential diagnosis between schizoaffective disorder and mood disorders. URL: http://www.mhsource.com/expert/exp1072798d.html 22-Oct-2003 - Hits: 258 - Rate This Details Fact Sheet about Schizoaffective Disorder A fact sheet from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) about schizoaffective disorder. URL: http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Schizoaffective_Disorder.htm

37. The Infinite Mind: Schizoaffective Disorder schizoaffective disorder Broadcast starting week of March 24, 2004. We asked musician Tracy Harris about her experience living with schizoaffective disorder. http://www.lcmedia.com/mind315.htm

Home Page Webstore The Infinite Mind West 47th Street ... Where to hear The Infinite Mind Chat board Awards and Honors Jobs Newsletter Staff ... Lichtenstein Creative Media Creating Media that Matters 25 West 36th Street 11th Floor New York, NY 10018 212-967-1200 Fax: 212-643-6500 LCM@LCMedia.com Search this Site Find out what's new on this site (Click Here!) SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER Broadcast starting week of March 24, 2004 Listen to this program now Hundreds of thousands of Americans have schizoaffective disorder, an overlap of schizophrenia and manic depression. The illness can cause them to have both mood swings and cognitive symptoms including mania, depression and visual or aural hallucinations, and can be at grave risk of suicide. This week on The Infinite Mind , we explore schizoaffective disorder, what it's like to have the illness, how people have persevered in spite of it, and why it leaves so many doctors confused. Dr. Fred Goodwin' s guests include Dr. Nassir Ghaemi , assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Eden Evins

38. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 15, Ch. 193, Schizophrenia And Related Schizophreniform Disorder. schizoaffective disorder. Delusional Disorder. click here for navigation help. schizoaffective disorder. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section15/chapter193/193e.jsp

39. Schizoaffective Disorder: From HealthSquare.com A complete explanation of schizoaffective disorder including risks, what to expect and when to call the doctor. schizoaffective disorder. Advertising. http://www.healthsquare.com/mc/fgmc2418.htm

Privacy About Advertising Advertising Advertising Home Guide to Medical Care Schizoaffective Disorder GOTO: PDR® Encyclopedia of Medicine PDR® Guide to Prescription Drugs HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER Advertising Advertising FIND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS Doctors ... Pharmacies Schizoaffective Disorder Advertising WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Schizoaffective disorder is a hybrid form of mental illness that combines the problems of schizophrenia with those of a mood disorder. As with schizophrenia, victims lose touch with reality. However, schizoaffective disorder is more likely to wax and wane, much as depression and mania tend to run in cycles. The condition affects more women than men. Causes An imbalance in the brain's chemical messengers is the most likely culprit, but its exact nature-and the reason for it-are still unclear. Stress alone will not trigger this illness, though it can make the symptoms worse. The problem is more likely to develop if you have a family member with a mood disorder. Signs/Symptoms The disorder usually comes on gradually. One of the most telling signs is a tendency for the victim's emotional reactions to be out of synch with the situation-or lacking entirely. Other symptoms include:

40. Schizoaffective Disorder schizoaffective disorder. Definition Over the years, however, the term schizoaffective disorder has been applied to a variety of patient groups. http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00064430.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Schizoaffective disorder 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). 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

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