Schizoaffective Disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by symptoms of both schizophrenia-spectrum psychosis (e.g., delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking) and mood disorder episodes (major depressive or manic). To meet criteria, mood symptoms must be present for a substantial portion of the illness, with at least a two-week period of psychotic symptoms occurring without mood disturbance. This condition bridges affective and psychotic disorders, often resulting in diagnostic and treatment complexity. Effective care integrates pharmacotherapy, psychosocial interventions, and structured psychotherapy targeting both mood regulation and cognitive-perceptual stability.
