Schizoaffective Disorder in People Navigating Divorce or Separation: Prevalence, Risk & Key Differences

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among people navigating divorce or separation? Relationship disruption can be consequence/stressor, not cause
Are people navigating divorce or separation at higher risk? #N/A
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? High
Does it show up differently among people navigating divorce or separation? Contextually
How might it look different? Relationship breakdown may accompany relapse, paranoia, depression, mania or substance use; divorce itself does not cause illness
What commonly occurs alongside it? Mood disorders; substance use
What can it be confused with? Bipolar disorder; PTSD; substance-induced psychosis
Common screening tool PQ-16 — Prodromal Questionnaire → clinical psychosis/mood evaluation
Separate screening tool for people navigating divorce or separation None
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