Psychotic depression; Delusional depression
People with psychotic depression have symptoms of depression and psychosis.
Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality. It usually includes:
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Major depression with psychotic features is a mental disorder in which a person has depression along with loss of touch with reality (psychosis).See... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Psychotic depression; Delusional depressionPreventionReferencesFava M, Cassano P. Mood disorders: Major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Psychotic depression; Delusional depressionTreatmentPsychotic depression requires immediate medical care and treatment. Treatment usually involves... Read more »