<unk>  is a psychiatric diagnosis describing a condition where both the symptoms of mood disorder and schizophrenia are present. A person may manifest impairments in the perception or expression of reality, most commonly manifesting as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions or disorganized speech and thinking, as well as discrete manic and/or depressive episodes in the context of significant social or occupational dysfunction. The disorder usually begins in early adulthood, and is more common in women. Despite the greater variety of symptoms, the illness course is more episodic and has an overall more favourable outcome than schizophrenia.
There are two sub-types of<unk> : the bipolar type and the depressive type. The bipolar type has a better prognosis than the depressive type, which can have a residual defect with the passing of time.
The mainstay of treatment is pharmacotherapy with both mood stabilizer and antipsychotic medications. Dosages of antipsychotics are generally lower than in the early decades of their use. Psychotherapy, vocational and social rehabilitation are also important. In more serious cases—where there is risk to self and others—involuntary hospitalization may be necessary, though hospital stays are less frequent and for shorter periods than they were in previous years.
People diagnosed with<unk>  are likely to be diagnosed with comorbid conditions, including substance abuse.
Schizoaffective disorder
Brief psychotic disorder
Bipolar disorder mixed state
Atypical depression
Disorganized schizophrenia
Schizophreniform disorder
Bipolar disorder
Paranoid Schizophrenia