How common is schizoaffective disorder?
Schizoaffective disorder affects between 2 and 5 people out of every 1,000. Its symptoms are a bit more common in women than men, and usually begin in early adulthood.
Is schizoaffective disorder treatable?
Yes. In fact, the prognosis for people with schizoaffective disorder is usually better than for people who have schizophrenia; they have fewer psychotic symptoms and fewer problems with thinking.
While there is no cure for schizoaffective disorder, symptoms can often be controlled with proper treatment. Some clinicians think the best treatment for schizoaffective disorder combines medication with psychosocial intervention.
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