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Schizoaffective disorder Flashcards

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Definition

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Mental disorder characterised by symptoms of schizophrenia + mood disorder

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Epidemiology + Risk factors

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Women
FHx of schizophrenia
Substance use
Psychological stress
Paternal age at patients birth

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Positive Sx

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Delusions,
Hallucinations
Disorganised speech and behaviour

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Negative symptoms

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Anhedonia
Flat affect
Alogia
Avolition

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Mood related Sx

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Depression
Suicidal ideation
Manic episodes (e.g. euphoria, grandiosity, hyperactivity)

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Diagnosis

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≥ 2 of following (+ at least one of first three) + mood disorder
- Delusions
- Hallucinations
- Disorganised speech
- Disorganised or catatonic behaviour
- Negative symptoms
Delusions/hallucinations last > 2 weeks beyond mood episode
Not caused by other conditions/substance

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Treatment

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  • Antipsychotics: Risperidone, Clozapine, Olanzapine
  • Antidepressants
  • Psychotherapy (CBT, Psychoeducation)
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