In ____________ disorder patients exhibit symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorders.

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Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition in which individuals experience symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder such as major depression or bipolar disorder. This disorder can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms can be similar to those of both schizophrenia and mood disorders separately. The other options listed do not involve symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorders. Schizophreniform disorder involves symptoms of schizophrenia but the duration of the disorder is shorter than six months. Delusional disorder involves delusions without any other symptoms of schizophrenia or mood disorders. Shared psychotic disorder involves one person adopting the delusions of someone who has a psychotic disorder.

In ____________ Disorder Patients Exhibit Symptoms of Both Schizophrenia and Mood