A new patient has had manic and psychotic episodes within the past year. Which of the following indicators might suggest a diagnosis of schizoaffective mood disorder rather than mood disorder with psychotic features?
A)Patient has not shown mood symptoms in the past four weeks
B)Patient does not respond well to lithium
C)Patient agrees with your belief that she is suffering from a psychotic disorder
D)Full criteria for a manic episode have never been met

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Criteria for schizoaffective disorder includes a period of at least two weeks during which the patient has experienced psychotic symptoms without experiencing mood symptoms; that is not true for a diagnosis of mood disorder with psychotic features. Lithium may be a successful treatment for either of these disorders.

A New Patient Has Had Manic and Psychotic Episodes Within