schizoaffective
adjective
schizo·af·fec·tive
ˈskit-(ˌ)sō-a-ˈfek-tiv 
variants
or less commonly schizo-affective
: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder (such as major depression or bipolar disorder)
schizoaffective patients
schizoaffective disorder
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Both her father and grandmother on her mother's side have dealt with depression, too; her father Brian Wilson also has schizoaffective disorder.
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David Oliver, USA Today, 7 May 2025
In adulthood, Smallwood had schizoaffective disorder, according to a federal lawsuit Heipt filed April 29 on the family’s behalf.
—Julia Marnin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
On top of the legislation applying only to schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and delusional disorder, Hippler said that two states barring individuals with severe mental illness from execution is not a national consensus.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2025
Joe Spencer, one of Crusius’ attorneys, said Crusius has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, which can be marked by hallucinations, delusions and mood swings, and has suffered from debilitating mental illness for most of his life.
—Morgan Lee and Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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David Oliver, USA Today, 7 May 2025
In adulthood, Smallwood had schizoaffective disorder, according to a federal lawsuit Heipt filed April 29 on the family’s behalf.
—Julia Marnin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
On top of the legislation applying only to schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and delusional disorder, Hippler said that two states barring individuals with severe mental illness from execution is not a national consensus.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2025
Joe Spencer, one of Crusius’ attorneys, said Crusius has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, which can be marked by hallucinations, delusions and mood swings, and has suffered from debilitating mental illness for most of his life.
—Morgan Lee and Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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schizoaffective
adjective
schizo·af·fec·tive
-a-ˈfek-tiv
variants
also schizo-affective
: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder (such as major depression or bipolar disorder)
schizoaffective disorders
schizoaffective patients
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