1. Former Beach Boy lead singer Brian Wilson was not diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder until the age of 40, but had wide-ranging symptoms and behaviors associated with it and other disorders for years before then. How would you explain schizoaffective disorder to someone who had never heard of it? What are some comorbid conditions that may exist alongside this disorder?

2. Sherry has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and describes a family history of mental illness as well. How much of a contribution do you think genetics makes to schizophrenia?