Can schizoaffective disorder turn into schizophrenia?
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Can schizoaffective disorder turn into schizophrenia?
Schizoaffective Disorder:
When schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech and behavior, occur at the same time as a major depressive or manic episode, it is called schizoaffective disorder. This disorder is less common than schizophrenia, and unlike schizophrenia, it is more common in females.
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View this answerIt is possible for schizoaffective disorder to develop into schizophrenia or another schizophrenia spectrum disorder. If someone who has...
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Chapter 20 / Lesson 1A psychotic disorder is a mental condition that causes a person to have a break from reality. Learn more about psychotic disorders, common symptoms—including hallucinations, delusions, catatonia and thought disorder—how this condition has been viewed throughout history, and effective treatments.