Schizoaffective disorder

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Complications

By Mayo Clinic staff

People with schizoaffective disorder are at an increased risk of:

  • Developing schizophrenia
  • Having major depression
  • Having bipolar disorder
  • Developing alcohol or other substance abuse problems
  • Suicide
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