Schizoaffective disorder is diagnosed in about .3 percent of the population. Teen schizoaffective disorder is very hard to accurately diagnose, as it is difficult to distinguish from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders. Many teens with schizoaffective disorder are often initially misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizophreniform disorder (a type of schizophrenia that lasts for less than six months).
Treatment Options
How Teen IOPs Support Treatment and Daily Life
Explore how intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) help teens manage mental health treatment while maintaining school, family, and daily routines.