A case report of schizoaffective bipolar disorder and the impact of medication adherence on creativity

Abstract Background: Artistic creativity is often observed in individuals with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, while medication adherence can be compromised by perceived cognitive side effects. Schizoaffective disorder, characterized by both psychotic and mood symptoms, presents unique challenges in balancing symptom control with the preservation of creative potential. This case report explores the interplay between hallucinations, creative drive, and medication adherence in a patient with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. Case presentation: A 39-year-old male poet, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type,