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A disorder where you experience intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.

A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.

A condition associated with the lowering of a person’s mood.

The practice or tendency to be positive or optimistic in life.

These disorders share some symptoms and treatments. The main difference is that schizoaffective disorder has a mood component, which can involve mania or depression.

The process of establishing behaviors to ensure holistic well-being of oneself, to promote health, and actively manage illness when it occurs.

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