What is Schizoaffective Disorder- Is It Worse Than Bipolar Disorder?

Dr. Tracy Marx discusses schizoaffective disorder, a condition combining schizophrenia and mood disorders like bipolar disorder or depression. The video addresses viewer questions, explaining symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Schizoaffective disorder is compared to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, highlighting its unique challenges, including chronic psychosis and cognitive decline. Treatment involves mood stabilizers and neuroleptics, with differences in medication regimens for acute and maintenance phases.

What role do psychotic symptoms play in schizoaffective disorder compared to bipolar disorder?

What are the implications of having a chronic psychosis in schizoaffective disorder?

How does the cognitive decline associated with schizoaffective disorder differ from that in bipolar disorder?