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My daughter has schizoaffective disorder...does that mean she will die sooner then someone who isnt mentally ill? :-(
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Possibly: Life expectancy for this group is shorter due to other health problems & risk of suicide.
Answered 6/14/2015
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Schizoaffective: With proper care & tx, and with support & guidance, prognosis is more favorable.
Answered 6/20/2015
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