Abstract This paper reviews the definition of schizoaffective disorder which is not well understood or defined as other mental health conditions. This is largely because schizoaffective disorder is a mix of multiple mental health conditions that may run a unique course in each affected person. Individuals who have a family history of schizoaffective disorder and women are significantly higher at risk. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual on Mental Disorder-5 is used as a guideline to characterize the disorder as well as to differentiate it from schizophrenia and other mood/affective disorders. The symptom depends on the two subtypes of schizoaffective disorder which includes the manic and depressive type. This paper also discusses the treatment needed to help patients cope with daily basis and improve their social skills. At the current situation there is no cure for schizoaffective patients, however treatments such as pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic which includes group counselling can help reduce worsening of symptoms in patients. Hence, an earlier detection enhances a better outcome.