Schizoaffective Disorder in Men

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? Finland lifetime 0.14%
Is it more common among men? Lower than women in Finnish study; men may have earlier onset
Are men at higher risk? #N/A
How much higher is the risk? Reference
How often can it be missed? Very High
Does it show up differently among men? Somewhat
How might it look different? Substance use, negative symptoms or disorganization may obscure mood component
What commonly occurs alongside it? Substance use; AUD; anxiety
What can it be confused with? Schizophrenia; bipolar I; substance-induced psychosis
Common screening tool PQ-16 — Prodromal Questionnaire → clinical psychosis/mood evaluation
Separate screening tool for men None
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